"Kagome, I very well mean what I say." Sesshomaru stared at himself in the mirror, tightening his tie.

"Like I have to listen to you." She retorted, placing her hands on her hips. "You aren't my father."

"No." He replied calmly, turning to face her with a smoldering glare. "However, I am your mate, husband, and alpha. I told you to stay here today, and that is what you will do."

A growl tore from her throat. "You watch your tone, Sesshomaru. Mate or not, I will not let you order me around." Instantly, she found herself forced down on the bed, staring up into Sesshomaru's angry golden eyes.

His brows were furrowed, and his beast was on the verge of emerging. She was so difficult. She'd been arguing with him since he woke up. "You will obey me, or you will suffer the wrath of your alpha. Do you recall the consequence for defying your mate?"

"You wouldn't." She whimpered at the thought of him invading her mind and probing, destroying whatever he wished to.

"I would." He smirked, drawing back and releasing her. "Now, you are to stay home. Am I clear."

"H-hai." She nodded as she sat up. "But, um, why?"

Sesshomaru ran the brush through his luscious platinum hair. '39. 40. 41.' "There is a package to be delivered that only you can sign for." He lied. "Also, Amaimaru wishes to spend the day with you. He has been waiting for you since 6:00." Another lie, but that was fine.

Kagome blinked, then smiled. "Well, why didn't you say so. I'll do anything for my baby."

"Pup."

"What's the difference?"

"One is inferior, the other is not."

She rolled her eyes. "Hn."

Smirking arrogantly, he started out of the room. "I will be calling to be sure that you are still here."

"Sure. Whatever." Kagome waved him out, then plopped on the bed. Sighing, she stroked her stomach. It was only 9:00 AM and she'd already been cramping three times that morning. 'Nine...o'clock? Nine!' Kagome sprang up, dashing for her cell phone. Once it was in her hand, she tossed up a sound barrier around her room, dialing Naraku's number.

{Naraku's POV}

I smirk at myself in the mirror. Kami am I sexy. Kagome will surely love this armani suit. My morning has been rather eventful. I showered after pleasing myself as I watched a video Kagome and I had made. Afterwards, I called Sesshomaru, feeding him an excuse about my not coming in. And now, here I am, preparing for an entire day with my darling Kagome. Life is too good.

Speaking of my dearest, she is calling me right now. In a low, sultry tone, I greet her, "Kagome, my dear."

"Oh," She moans, and I shudder, "Naraku, don't tease me. I have something important to say."

"Oh? What is it?"

"Well, you see, Sesshomaru..."

I growl harshly. "Damnit. He's keeping you away from me, isn't he?"

Kagome sighs softly. 'Don't get worked up, Naraku-kun."

"This day." I reply.

"I know. I was looking forward to some alone time too. But, hey, um, maybe another time. I'll call you later, K? Amaimaru is finally hungry. I'll miss you. Muah." She is kissing at the phone. How cute.

"Goodbye, Kagome." I slam the phone shut with a hiss. He's got another thing coming if he thinks that'll keep me away. A smirk forms on my lips. "Oh yes. He has another thing coming."

{Kagome's POV}

"Mommy, where Keade-baba?" Amai asks me, a smile on his sticky face.

Leaning toward him, I lick a little syrup from his cheek. "She's visiting her granddaughter. She'll be back later tonight."

His grin broadens. "That okay. I glad you here."

"I'm glad I'm here too." I frown when the doorbell rings. 'Who could that be.' "I'll be back in a moment, sweetie." Pulling my robe tighter around me, I head to the door. "N-n...Kuro-san." I greet.

Naraku smirks that gorgeous smirk. Kami, I hate him for being so sexy. "Why hello, Tashio-san. Is Sesshomaru here?"

My brows furrow. "Sesshomaru? No. He isn't here."

"Oh, well, would you mind showing me to his study. I have some papers for him." He smiles, whipping a stack of papers from behind his back.

"Sure. Um, right this way." I start down the hall, looking both ways for servants. "What are you doing here?" I hiss as we creep past the kitchen.

"We agreed to spend a day together." He chuckled.

Once we reach the study, I push him in and slam him against a wall. "Naraku, this isn't good. Amai's downstairs. He'll be looking for me at any moment. You have to go."

He frowns. "Am I not your top priority?"

I sniff in rage. The nerve of him. "Of course you aren't. My son comes ahead of anyone, even myself. Do not think you can even compete."

"So I mean nothing?"

"I never said that." I snap, releasing a little reiki so that the barrier around the room strengthens. "Listen, Naraku, I'm just being cautious. He's a child, a child who hates you."

He grunts. "Fine. I will leave."

I smile gratefully. "Arigato." I embrace him.

"I can feel everything throught this thin excuse for a robe, and it is only making me wish to take you."

Snatching away, I cover my cheeks. I know I must be blushing furiously. "Stop smirking at me!"

He shakes his head in what I assume is amusement, then frowns. "You where this around Sesshomaru?" Waiting for my answer, he lies the papers on Sesshomaru's desk.

"He isn't affected by it. You have no reason to worry." I kiss his lips gently and let down the barrier. "Anyway, you've got to get going." I open the door, startled to find Amaimaru glaring at me. "Hi, honey."

"No hi." He growls, grabbing my leg and latching on. "Mine."

"I know. I know." I sigh. "Naraku is leaving."

Amai nods, but continues to growl at Naraku.

I scoop him up into my room. "Tell you what. If you run and get a book from your room, I'll read to you before your morning nap."

"Hmm, K!" Jumping down with one last, 'mine', he dashes off to his room.

When Naraku and I reach the front door, I stiffen as the maids and servants watch us. 'Thank you for delivering Sesshomaru's papers, Kuro-san."

"You are most welcome, Tashio-san."

The servants smile, leaving the area.

I heave a sigh, whispering, "So, um, I was thinking. Amai sleep for a few hours. Meet me in any room in the west wing. I'll find you, and we can spend a little time together."

"Hm." He nods, then turns to leave.

Smirking, I close the door, then head off to my baby.

{Sesshomaru's POV}

'Perhaps I should call Kagome now.' I can't help but feel that something is wrong. Snatching the cordless phone on my desk from it's cradle, I dial my home number, waiting anxiously as it rings.

'One...two...three...four...'

'What the hell are you counting?!' I snap at my beast irritably.

'Oh nothing. Just counting rings til mate answers phone. six...seven...'

I growl lowly. 'Just what are you insinuating?'

'Nothing. Nine...'

I smirk triumphantly when Kagome answers. "Hello, Kagome."

She grunts a greeting, and my heart throbs. "What is it, Sesshomaru? Calling already? It certainly hasn't been long."

Ignoring her attitude, I ask, "What are you doing?"

"I just finished reading Amaimaru a story. Now, I'm about to take a nap." She replies tiredly.

"Hn." I frown. "Are you ill?"

"No. Just tired."

I do not believe her, but I refuse to pry.

Kagome takes a deep breath, then says, "Look, Sesshomaru, I'm off to my nap. Call later if you want." With that she hangs up in my face.

'She no sleeping.'

'Shut up.'

'You know, Naraku have day off.'

'And?'

'Kagome home alone.'

My eyes widen. What the hell had I been thinking? "Jaken!"

The imp scurries into my office, tripping over himself. "Y-yes, milord?"

"Cancel my appointments for today."

"B-but, milord, you have a very important meeting today that you have already rescheduled."

Cursing softly, I stand. "Cancel everything after this meeting." Walking around the imp, I head toward the conference room. 'After this, I am going straight home.' I pinch the bridge of my nose, pushing back the headache that threatened to rise.

{Normal POV}

Kagome stalked through the West wing slowly, searching for Naraku's aura. A warm grin crossed her face when she found him, lying, already naked, on a bed in a room at the very end of the hall.

She nearly drooled. He looked so perfect lying there, like a fallen angel. His red eyes staring in a squint at the ceiling, his dark, inky black hair fanned out beneath him. The pale skin that covered his muscled legs were moist with the cum he'd brought from himself. His left hand trailed lazily around the mass of hair above his member.

So entranced by the beautiful sight he made, Kagome was startled when he suddenly looked over at her and smiled. Innocence she no longer had swelled in her, and she blushed, turning away.

Naraku rose from the bed elegantly, not making a sound as he strolled toward her in confidence. He pressed his chest to her back, a hand raising to untie the bow on her robe as his hot mouth suckled her shoulder. "No need to be shy, Kagome. You've seen me thousande of times."

"Mm." She moaned, pushing herself harder against him after rising a barrier around the room. "I can't help it. When I'm looked at that way."

'Disgusting.'

'No one asked you, beast. Vanish.'

'Sessho find out.'

'And I hope it will hurt him.'

'Cold wench.'

"Tell me, has Sesshomaru ever looked at you this way?"

"Let's not talk about Sesshomaru." She turned to face him, a seductive look on her pretty face. "I'm sure you'd rather me making love to me than discussing Sesshomaru."

Naraku chuckled, licking his lips. "That I would."

"Shall we then?" She waved a hand toward the bed.

"Yes, my dear. We shall." A mischievous smirk crossed his thin lips as he tossed her on the bed, pressed his body against hers, and gnawed viciously on her shoulder.

*HOURS LATER*

"You nearly blew out this hanyou's back." Naraku smirked at Kagome, stroking his back.

"Whatever." She rolled her eyes, clutching her towel tighter to him as she saw the look in his eyes. "Don't even think of it mister!" She pointed at him angrily.

He arched a brow. "What did I do?"

She huffed. "All of these marks on my body! I'll have to use a lot of reiki to cover these." She glared at him, thinking of the various smal, stinging wounds that covered her body. "Hickies, lovebites, and that huge chunk on my ass!"

"My more feral side came out of me." He kissed her cheek. "Forgive me."

"Ask my ass." She spat sarcastically.

Kneeling, Naraku ripped off her towel and pushed his face against her behind. "Will you forgive me?"

"Stop it!" She squealed when she felt his tongue on her lower back. Pushing him away, she threw his clothes at him. "Put these on." Kagome smirked when he began to dress quickly. "Ah ah ah, slowly. Give me something to look at." A giggle escaped her when he followed her directions, pulling on his shirt slowly and beginning to button it. "Here, let me help." She offered, brushing his hands away and buttoning his shirt.

"Thank you." He whispered in her ear, his arms wrapped lightly around her waist.

"You're welcome." 'I remember when Sesshomaru used to let me help him get dressed.' She stroked his hair. 'I miss stroking Sesshy's long, silky hair.' She buried her face in Naraku's chest. "You smell nice."

He chuckled. "I smell of you."

"That you do." She grinned up at him. "That you-" She froze, her grin fading. "Sesshomaru's here. Naraku, did you drive?"

"Do you think me a fool? Of course not."

"Okay. Okay. Um. Well, then, climb out the window."

"Kagome," He leaned forward to kiss her.

"Naraku, please." She pushed him toward the window.

Naraku glared back at her. "He will have to know one day."

She nodded. "I know." Kissing his forehead, she waved, "I'll call you around midnight."

"Very well." With a small smile, he climbed out of the window.

Dismissing most of Naraku's scent from her body, she dressed in the clothes she'd taken from her wardrobe and rushed downstairs to find Sesshomaru, a sleepy Amaimaru in his arms. "Amai, finally awake, I see. Sesshomaru, what are you doing here?" She asked, pulling her son into her arms.

He shook his head lightly. "Would you two like to have lunch?"

"Lunch, papa!" Amaimaru squealed, nodding vigorously.

"Good. I called ahead and had the chef to prepare something. Come." Sesshomaru placed an arm around Kagome's hips, careful not to hold her too tight for fear that she would be harmed again.

When they reached the dining room, spread out on the table was a variety of food. Sesshomaru pulled Kagome's chair out for her, nodding assuringly when she hesitated to sit.

Kagome forked at her food. 'What's going on with him? He actually touched me, and he pulled my chair out. He's just trying to keep me from running off to someone else. Well, he's too little too late.'

"How was your day, pup?" Sesshomaru inquired, staring at his son with warmth in his golden eyes.

"We had yummy waffles!" His eyes suddenly hardened. "Then, Naraku come."

Sesshomaru coughed, his yes darting to Kagome. "Why was Naraku here?"

Kagome shrugged. "He dropped off some papers. They're up in your study. You didn't smell it?"

Sesshomaru didn't reply. 'He only dropped off papers.'

'Nope. He had her.'

'Silence. I do not wish to hear that.' He stiffened when he felt Kagome's hand on his forehead. "What are you doing?"

She stared into his eyes. "You're a little warm." Running her hand down his cheek, she stroked his nose, smiling a bit when he purred softly. "And your nose is dry. You're getting a cold."

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes. "I assure you, I am n-" He lifted his hand to his face, sneezing with a soft, "tch."

"See, I told you. Let me feel your forehead again." She stood from her seat, reaching to touch him.

Growling, Sesshomaru backed away. "I am fine."

Kagome glared. "You aren't, so sit still. "She reached again.

"Cease." He slapped her hand away.

"You stubborn prick." She rose from her seat, preparing to storm over to him. "Would you cut it ou-agh!" She tripped over he slippers, falling again Sesshomaru, who in turn fell back, and they both it the floor. "Ow."

"Ow indeed." Sesshomaru replied, looking up at her.

"AHA!" Kagome cried victoriously. "I can check your temperature now." She stroked his forehead, leaning closer to him as she unknowingly straddled his waist. 'I-is he blushing? No. He's ill.' "I knew your were ill. Your face is all flushed."

Sesshomaru nodded numbly, trying to ignore the urges that spiked in him as she rested on top of him.

'Mate think it just cuz you ill! She no know you blushing!'

'I am not blushing, you fool!'

"Mommy, why you on papa that way?" Amaimaru asked, his head tilting in the most innocent of ways.

Kagome paled, scampering off of her mate and dusting herself off as he stood. "Sorry."

"Hn."

She took a deep breath. "Amai, sweetie, finish eating. Sesshomaru, come on. Off to bed you go." She pushed his back as hard as she could, scowling when he failed to budge. "Move it!"

"I will not retire."

"Sesshomaru, you're sick. Let me take care of you."

His head throbbed, but he ignored it. "No."

"Sesshomaru, you don't even trust me to do that?" She asked softly.

His eyes widened. How could he have forgotten?! What was wrong with him today?! Do deny her this was most dishonorable. Whimpering so softly Kagome hardly heard, Sesshomaru started out of the room. "Are you coming?"

Squealing, Kagome headed after him. "Okay, first, I want you to get in bed. Then I'll get you some soup." When they got to their room, and Sesshomaru was undressed and in bed, she snatched a thermometer from the dresser. "Here. Take this. I'll be back in a moment. If it's higher than 104, we'll get you into a cold bath." With that, she dashed off.

Sesshomaru popped the thermometer into his mouth, and when it beeped, checked it. '102?' No, that wouldn't do. Smirking, he held the object against the lamp until it read 105, then leaned back, feigning sleep. When Kagome returned, he her to take it without objecting.

"Wow!" Kagome gasped."I thought you were hot, but not this hot! You get undressed! I'll run your bath!"

"Ugh." Sesshomaru moaned, smirking in his mind as he rolled over.

"Sesshomaru?" Kagome sat on the bed beside him. "Are you alright?"

He scrunched his face up in false pain, lifting a hand to his head.

"Oh, you poor thing." She nuzzled her nose against his warm cheek. "I'll let you sleep a little linger while I undress you. Heck, if you can't even undress yourself, I'm going to have to bathe you too." She nibbled her lower lip. "I'll make you feel better, Sesshomaru." She stood and left.

When Sesshomaru knew she was out of the room, he smirked. That was too easy.