Rin had to say Mr. Taisho had taste. She looked around the large apartment as he talked with the realtor. It was the third place they had seen that day; Mr. Taisho hadn't been satisfied with the security of the first two. She still wasn't sure it was a good idea having him pay for it, but she hadn't been able to talk him out of it.

Once she had showered and dress in the clothes she suspected he had yet again bought for her, she had gone out into the suit sitting room where he was just tipping a waiter. She had tried declining again over the breakfast he had ordered, but he had waltz around it once more, before ushering her out the hotel to meet with the realtor.

"Well, Rin, what do you think of the place?" Taisho asked. "I'm sure we can have some furniture delivered this afternoon…"

"Mr. Taisho, please." She looked around the large living room which was bigger than her whole apartment put together. "This is just too much."

He took her hands, smiling down at her. "Dear little elf, someone had every intent of harming you last night. A simple little place is not going to make sure you're safe." He waved around the room. "This has a 24 hour doorman, a guard on duty at the entrance of the garage, and you must have a passcode to enter the back way. Whoever it was last night will not be able to get to you here."

Rin sighed. He had great points, but… "You're over reacting, I'm sure it was just some kids throwing rocks…"

"Rin, it wasn't a rock that broke that window." Taisho pressed, frowning. "Now, I'm going to give you a choose; you can allow me to pay for this place, plus the furniture you will need to fill it or…" He smiled. "You can just move in with me."

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Sesshomaru was sitting at his desk in the office, going over company's projects when his half-brother stormed in waving a piece of paper around. "We got problems."

The demon pushed a nasty retort back down as Inuyasha pulled a paper from the file to toss at him. He looked over what looked like a finical report with purchases from a dozen stores and a payment made to a realtor; all under his father's name. "He's setting her up in an apartment?"

"That's not all; he's got her a cell phone and a credit card." He pulled another paper out. "Her name is Rin Sakura. I already have someone tracking down any information they can find on her."

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes. "I don't want just any information, I want it all. If it's about her, I want it." He reached for his phone, catching sight of the photo Jaken had been able to take of this Rin Sakura by herself. It was the only photo that didn't seem to send his demon into a rage. "Had father been in yet?"

Inuyasha shook his head. "Nope, called in telling his P.A. to cancel his appointments for the next few days and not to make any more until he gave word." He paused, rubbing the back of his neck.

Sesshomaru could sense something was troubling him. "Spit it out and stop squirming will you!"

Inuyasha glared at him. "Fine, a friend down at the bank mentioned that when father had stopped by to get the credit card for this Rin, he had also taken something out of his safety deposit box."

Sesshomaru frowned. The only thing his father kept in that box was the family jewels and his Will. So why would his father take anything out? Was he giving this girl some of the jewels?

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Far on the other side of the city, Naraku sat in his dark study, thinking hard on how to fix everything that had gone wrong. He had been so close to finishing his plan when that little brat escaped. Now, with her free, it was all falling apart. He casted a look at the report one of his lackeys had brought him a short time ago. He knew it that he could still make it work as long as Sesshomaru hadn't come face to face with little Rin. Naraku knew that he could never capture her again, but he could make use of Sesshomaru's hatred for humans. He smirked and chuckled as he stood from his desk. It was long overdue for him to visit the Akuma Company.

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Taisho smiled as he watched Rin stood beside him watching the movers carry in the new furniture. He had been surprised when she had gone up to him in that line at the mall. He knew the smell coming off of her right away, but it took him a while to understand what it meant. He couldn't help but think of the irony of it all; Sesshomaru, a demon who hated humans, had one for a mate.

But he also knew his son would be hard pressed to believe it, even with his demon asserting towards her. Taisho knew he had to give his a little push and he knew a demon was very protected of their mates. So after leaving the mall; making sure his grandchildren were filled up with sugar, giving him an excuse to allow his son and daughter in law to take them home; the old dog demon went to see his eldest son, Sesshomaru.

Taisho knew his demon would catch her sense from the candy cane he had kept in his pocket. Then when family dinner night came around, he waited until he knew his son would be leaving the office to head over to the estate to call him and cancel. That little phone call would set everything into motion and he was pleased to spy that little green imp following him and Rin later that evening.

This morning, as Rin was still sleeping at the hotel, he had gone out to get her some clothes to wear for the day as well as a cell phone. While out, he had made a stop at the bank to get her set up onto the family account as well as making sure Inuyasha's friend, who worked there, had seen him get something out of the safety deposit box where he kept his Will and a few family jewels, including Sesshomaru's mother, his ex-wife, engagement ring. Taisho wondered how long it would take before his eldest son's demon to finally have enough of all this cat and mouse game before confronting him.

Then there was this problem about Rin's past. It worried him. He had no clue what was going on, though he had an idea who was behind it and it didn't make him feel any easier. He suspected Naraku was up to his dirty tricks when Sesshomaru started dating Kagura. He found it funny that she was starting to smell like his son, though the scent was off. He hadn't been lying when he told his son that the news of him breaking it off was the best he had received in a long time from him.

"Mr. Taisho!"

Rin's voice drew him back to the present and he looked around to find her over by the door where some movers were carrying in large boxes of china. His smile grew bigger as he made his way over to her. "Yes, Rin?"

She turned on him, a look of distress marring her pretty face. "This is just too much! New dishes…clothes…" She shook her head, "I can't accept all this."

He sighed; she was stubborn, just like his son. "Rin, dear, Det. Koga will have your apartment locked down for a while and you're going to need something to cook and eat with; same thing with your clothes. I'm just making sure you have everything you will need to live."

"But, Mr. Taisho…"

He stopped her words, taking her arm to lead her out. "Why don't we go have lunch while they finish carrying everything in?" She tried protesting, but he wouldn't listen. Finally, as they stepped off the elevator, she was silent and frowning. He knew that would change once he handed the keys to her new car over later that evening.

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Well, here's another chapter, it's longer too. I know I said I wouldn't be making a post for a few days, but I had to cancel my son's party since he got sick and while he's sleeping, I worked on this. So here it is. I hope you all like it.

Rin is not having much luck with Taisho is she? A new apartment, a credit card, a cellphone, and much more. She's getting the royal treatment.

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru are teaming up, scary thought; though Sesshomaru still doesn't like him. And Sesshomaru is getting hard pressed to speak to his father. Do you think that will happen before or after he meets Rin? Interesting thought?

We have now found out, Rin is Sesshomaru's Mate and Taisho knows it. And he knows Naraku is involved, though he's not sure what he's up too. What is that man's plan?

Well, give me your thoughts. I love to see if I can keep you all on your toes. LOL!

Added note: I have started a voting with a reviewer on what Sesshomaru will do when he finally meets Rin face to face. Options are:

A: Takes one look at Rin and his father before walking out

B: Ravishing Rin when he meets her alone

C: Tries to beat the cramp out of his father

D: Any other idea you might have.

Do hurry and put in your vote though, that chapter is coming very soon.

Review Corner

KewlFoxyKatt: Very good, Taisho is a sly old demon, isn't he?

Leonhart9: He does. As for Naraku, you'll just have to wait or can you figure it out?

Blackacess: He does.

ShadowXMoonlight: I hope that's a good thing. If it is, thank you, I like to keep my readers on their toe. Being able to guess what happens with ease is no fun at all.

Taraah36: The "Old Hound" always knows more than he lets on. Though, Sesshomaru isn't that hard to figure out. Now, don't think he's going to fall into his father's plan easily. As for Kagura, he didn't have some watching her, but he was concerned about her dating his son.

Sotam: Taisho will do everything in his power. If not, I'm sure Sesshomaru sure will tear Naraku apart.

Carmen: Yes it was a dream when you read it, but had pieces of what Rin had gone through before escaping Naraku; more of that in later chapters. I will give warnings if it's a really gory telling.

Kat: I must be not fully awake for this reply, what about Sesshomaru and Kagura?

Jj: One vote for Ravishing!

Lady Shenzuki: I know, I'm just evil that way. (Laughs mischievously) I like to give as much information as I can to give the story a well-rounded feel. Having the story told from different points of view allows the reader to get bits of information to keep them wondering and wanting more so they can find out what's going on. I learned that little trick from my college English teacher a few years ago.

Rill: Thank you