Sorry for the delay and the really short chapter! School's just been piling on the work, and I haven't had much time! If you want to tell me something or ask a question, review!

Chapter 12

Walking down the hallway with Sesshomaru, Kagome couldn't have been more nervous. She was being given looks from all around. One pair of eyes truly disturbed her. The lust showed in them frightened her. They glittered in the shadows, hiding the demon's face from view. She quickly caught up with Sesshomaru and clung to his arm.

"Easy, love. We're almost there." He glared back at those glittering eyes, noticing the malicious smile in the darkness.

When they finally made it into the conference room, all the conversation stopped, eyes turning solely on Kagome. Sesshomaru led Kagome to their seats, ignoring their eyes. His ears, unfortunately, could not ignore the comments they heard.

"Look at her! What a looker!"

"Sexy! I might just steal her for myself."

"I wonder if she tastes as good as she smells."

Kagome glanced at Sesshomaru when she heard him growling, but before she could say anything, she felt someone touching her hair. Sesshomaru leapt up, looking pissed.

"I apologize. You are just so beautiful, I couldn't resist myself. Your scent is wonderful." He sniffed her hair. When the demon looked up at her, Kagome quickly backed away from him.

Those eyes! They're the ones I saw earlier.

"I am Mikonko, the demon lord of the south. Perhaps you would like to visit me sometime, since this conference ends tomorrow, and all too quickly. I'd like to get to know you better."

"That won't be necessary. Kagome will be staying with me."

"So your name is Kagome? What a beautiful name! It fits you perfectly." Mikonko continued to ignore Sesshomaru. "Kagome, the show is about to start. Would you like to sit with me in my box?" He grabbed her hand and placed a kiss on the back.

Sesshomaru quickly picked Kagome up and placed her behind him. "She will be sitting with me. She is my mate after all."

Mikonko's eyes glittered dangerously. "Oh, is she now?" We'll see." Venom was practically dripping from his tone. Then he quickly stalked down the hallway.

"Come, Kagome. Mikonko is right, the show is about to start. then we can leave."

She nodded and clung to his arm. They followed the direction Mikonko went, but entered through a different direction to Sesshomaru's box.