Silver Moon: Chapter 16: Gifted?
Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha.
Claimer: Sheba and Sasha are mine
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Sesshomaru was content to wake to find his bride still nestled against his chest. Her auburn hair was fanned out to his side. He had slept well, and he was not sure whether it attributed to the liquor or his bride's hands. He pulled her up to him, and nuzzled her mark. She stirred, and to his pride she nuzzled herself under his chin.
She sat up to look at him, "Good morning my lord", she giggled.
"Good morning my bride", he smirked down at her as he sat up, and adjusted her in his lap.
"So, what must we do today?" she smiled brightly at him.
"For the day, we are not required. We do not even have to leave our rooms until nightfall. I made it clear to the Lord of the East that if I came to court, you would be my focus", he ran his fingertips along her exposed legs, and was grateful that she had hiked up her yukata in her sleep.
"So, I have you all to myself for the whole day?" she quirked a brow.
"Indeed", he smiled devilishly down at her.
"Hmmm whatever shall I do with this extraordinary opportunity?" she giggled tapping her mischievous lips.
Sesshomaru leaned down to kiss her gently, but there was something about her deliciously disheveled appearance, or perhaps it was just the feeling of her legs beneath his claws. No matter what it was it turned what was meant as a simple kiss into one of passion. His hand on the back of her thigh reached higher for a better grip, and the other drifted to her side pulling her closer. Sheba for her part was surprised, but was not one to be out done. Her hand reached into the silver locks at the nape of his neck, and she used her thumbs to guide the hinge of his jaw. When those lethal fangs nibbled her bottom lip she sighed helplessly to the Taiyoukai. There was something about the slightly rough texture of his tongue that she was beginning crave. He seared kisses and nips down her jaw and neck until he reached her mark, and for the first time he bit into the sacred spot. Sheba could not hold back a soft moan, and she completely relaxed in his grasp. She could hear the low growl coming from him, and feel his clawed fingertips rubbing circles along the tops of her hips. In her now hazed mind it occurred to her he was attempting to sooth himself, and after a long moment he pulled away. His expression concerned her.
"What is it Sesshomaru?" she kissed his cheek, and rolled up on her knees to be at eye level with him from within his lap.
"You must not give that much ground so easily", he said refusing to look at her.
She felt her heart fall, had she offended him with her wantonness? She used both hands to hold his jaw, her fingers spreading across his cheeks, "I like it when you kiss me. What is wrong with that?"
Her eyes held sadness and confusion, and that was what he was hoping he would not see. "You do not understand what that does to this Sesshomaru."
Sheba could see the almost predatory glint in his eyes, and it intrigued her. "So, I have not offended my groom?" she said with confidence placing light kisses on the stripes that adorned her lover's cheeks.
He closed his eyes at the action; the more sensitive skin of his markings was tickled by her affection. It soothed his beast, but if she were to settle back into his lap she would find out exactly what he was getting at. He traced the curve of her hip from beneath her yukata, and although she was not showing anything but leg it still made it very clear how comfortable she was with him. He had somehow managed to avoid this oh so important topic for so long.
"Talk to me Sesshomaru, you have to explain what I am doing that made you uncomfortable", she nuzzled his cheek. This only made his beast howl again. Her scent was starting to spice with the scent of her excitement.
"You must understand what a minx like yourself does to this Sesshomaru, especially when you are dangling a prize that only you can give", he used her hips to guide her down until he saw shock, and felt her jump at the contact with what lay beneath the silks.
Her eyes became owlish with realization of just what he was concerned over. She stammered for a moment before blurting out, "Sesshomaru … I... um… it's just… you're so…"
"Gifted?" he offered.
"That is one way to put it", her cheeks darkened with a red blush that spread across her neck and collar, 'Thank god he sleeps with pants on for my sake'.
"I had made an attempt to avoid this until you were ready; however, with our next step being bathing I suppose I could not hid it for much longer", he pulled her to him and breathed in her scent for will power.
"It's just well… I am not sure it will… you know… I am not very…" for once his bride could not find the words, and a part of him was taking great joy and pride in her fluster. In the time he had spent with her she was a master of the bluff, but here she was unable to even attempt one. The more important part of his mind was pushing the idea of throwing her to the bed, and taking what was rightfully his out of his mind.
"I am well aware of how to prepare you for mating, and I am well aware of your innocence", he soothed but could not resist nibbling the delicate flesh behind her ear. He was rewarded with a shiver, and the sound of her heart hammering in her chest. This sound set off the strong protective instinct with in him, which was stronger than his need passionate activity. He laid back holding her to his chest, and above the part of him that was the cause of the shock.
"I didn't mean to… you know", she looked up at him with unsure eyes.
"Do not apologize for your beauty", he tasted her sinful lips once more. "This Sesshomaru has never lost his control before, but what just happened brought your groom to his brink."
"What do I do?" she pouted at him with her bruised lips.
"There is nothing you can do. We both crave the others affections, but there will be times when you will have to excuse my behavior. I am not a human, and if my beast gains control it could frighten you away." He continued to breathe in deeply.
"I am not afraid of your beast. I understand that it is a part of you, and I have faced it before", those emerald depths burrowed into his soul.
"My beast may not give you the choice this time", he closed his eyes, and rolled them so that he was above her.
"I trust you… all of you", she pulled him down to place a soft kiss.
He lowered his hips, and allowed her thighs to feel what her body did to him. Her cheeks flushed again, but she held her ground. She pulled him into an embrace instead of scampering away. She put his ear to her heart, and welcomed his weight. The sound soothed him, and he could concentrate on reigning in his beast.
"You really find me that attractive?" she blushed.
He lifted his head to smirk at her, "No other has had such a drastic effect on this Sesshomaru, nor has any other had such a persistent one."
"The gods sent me an Adonis, yet he is the one having trouble keeping his hands off me", she laughed at her own fate.
"What is this Adonis you speak of?" he lifted a brow at her.
"He is a famous mythical figure from another culture, and he was famed for having a body so perfect that the goddesses fought over who would sleep with him", she closed her eyes running her fingers through his hair.
He lifted up to smirk at her, and could not help but be proud that she would think of him in such away. He smirked down at her, and placed a kiss on her forehead.
"I wish we could be like this all the time", she pouted below him, running the pads of her thumbs along his stripes.
"That cannot be my bride. If this Sesshomaru were to openly display such affections it could be seen as weakness, and endanger you or our lands", he said lowly enjoying the attention.
"I know I am just selfish. I want this side of you all the time", she pouted with another of her feather-light kisses.
"You will not prance about these chambers in nothing for this Sesshomaru who would like to have you at his mercy every night, so perhaps we are even?" he smiled devilishly.
"I will keep that in mind", she giggled pulling him back to the warm embrace.
"I will crush you if you remain this way", he cautioned without lifting his head from her heartbeat.
"I like the feel of your weight. It reminds me how small I am compared to you, and as a girl who is used to her suitors being shorter than her it is refreshing to know that you are a full head taller than me and obnoxiously broad shouldered. I no longer feel like a giraffe."
Sesshomaru enjoyed the pet to his ego in silence. Even for an inuyoukai he had always been tall, and had inherited his build from his father. It was one of the reasons that he had always been pursued by females, but it was something special to hear from the little bride in his arms. He smirked, "Whatever makes my little sorceress happy."
She smiled at the low growls he produced which were similar to a low purr, and she could not stop the words that seemingly escaped her mouth, "Inuyasha purrs too, I wonder if it's a family trait?"
He felt the woman beneath him stiffen at her own words, and sat up to face her. He spoke lowly, "I will never understand what you see in that whelp."
Sheba for her part sat up and blinked at him. "Is that a rhetorical question or is this your backward way of genuinely asking about my friends?"
Sesshomaru only continued to stare at her clearly waiting, but not willing to answer the question.
"Your brother is a good person, and has overcome a lot in his life. Though I will admit that he is brash, sometimes rude, and rather violent he shares something in common with myself. As a matter a fact is something that all of the members of that group have in common. When we care about something or someone we protect it fiercely. It is why they have stood against you so many times, and why they still live. I know that I can never expect you to be friendly with him, but out of respect you could at least stop knocking him around so much." She played with her yukata's ties rather than meeting his eyes.
"You realize that with only one exception the half breed is the one who starts the altercations?" he lifted her chin to meet his gaze.
"Yes, but for such a powerful Taiyoukai you seem to fall into his trap every time. I know that the fact that I look on those individuals as family does not please you, and I do regret that I could not come with better chosen in-laws for you, but they are all I have, and I owe them my life." Tears threatened to spill from the deep emerald eyes.
He pulled her to his chest, and ran his hand down her back, "We have already discussed this. You will see them before our courting his complete, and we will arrange visits and communication with them later."
"I know it's just I want so much to have them with me, so they can see how happy I am, how happy you make me. I want them to see that you are not some monster, but a kind and thoughtful Taiyoukai. They are not the kind to take something at face value." She had spoken strongly pulling back to look at him.
He smirked, her ferocity impressed him. She was unyielding on this subject, and he could tell that it would not go away. This lead him to say something that he never thought he would say in all his life. "Tell me about them."
His statement was simple yet final. Sheba beamed at her mate to be. Her happiness was clearly apparent as she settled in front of him and began to weave the tale of how Kagome came to meet the half breed, how Kikyou was involved with Onigumo, the trap that was set, how Naraku was born, tales of the monks less than noble activities, and it was the story of Sango that brought tears to her eyes.
He had listened intently. Asking questions occasionally, "So, Inuyasha was in love with Kikyou, and now with her reincarnation Kagome, but Kikyou still wishes to drag the mutt into hell with her even though she now understands that it was Naraku who sin against her?"
Sheba nodded slowly, "Your brother really knows how to pick them!"
"Indeed. And this monk has he ever made such attempts on my bride?" he had a hint of a snarl to his tone.
"Well, once but I shot him down, but since then he has made a full attempt to gain Sango's interest." She sighed.
"They all seem to hold important places in your life", he closed his eyes. It was nearly noon, and Sheba had been so wrapped up in her tales that she had not eaten. He rose and stepped out for only a moment to call a servant to bring them lunch. Then, returned to find his bride staring up at him in with a light of admiration.
"Thank you", she said quietly.
"I merely want to keep your weight up", he lifted a brow she was well aware of his responsibilities to her health.
"No, not about lunch", she rose and wrapped her arms around his waist. "Thank you for asking about them. I know you could care less, but the thought means a lot to me". She snuggled deeper into his chest.
He held her for a long moment, and he felt something different about her. She was simply glowing with happiness. All this was just from him sitting and listening. It had been an easy enough thing to do, though the subject had not been of his interest if it meant that much to her he would do so more often. Her words had also informed him a great deal about the relationships with in her rag-tag family. He would have to find away to ignore the mutt even if it was only for his mate's happiness. She was beyond worth it.
Sheba was unable to put words to how she felt. If Sesshomaru continued with these baby steps, then one day she might have her family back entirely. The thought empowered her to say something that she was nervous over, but now she pulled the Taiyoukai down with boldness, and kissed his cheek and moved to breath against his ear.
Sesshomaru was pleased by her little affections, but when her lips tickled his ear as she spoke, "How about I reward your kindness?"
She sauntered away from him, and into the bath room away from his view. He stood attempting to reign in his howling beast. He was distracted from his task when the green silk yukata was thrown into the hall between the two rooms. The Taiyoukai stalked after his prey with renewed vigor.
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