"Kagome?" She turned wondering why Sesshomaru was so hesitant and shy today. She couldn't think of a reason for it. Was it those weird pre-wedding jitters she'd heard a lot of men usually have? She wondered if the same jitters applied to youkai males and mating.
"Kagome," Sesshomaru began again seeing he had her attention, "the two of us have been through quite a bit together and soon we will be mated. I realize that while you have done a lot to understand my side of the mating I haven't taken your upbringing into my consideration."
Sesshomaru reached into his pocket and pulled out the ring not noticing that Mrs. Higurashi had come into the living room. She paused and then looked at the scene carefully before disappearing back into the kitchen. She had a feeling that this wasn't the original intent of her son-in law, er youkai-in law's visit, but she didn't feel like interrupting them nonetheless. As she left though, she heard his parting words.
"Will you marry me and wear this ring to show everyone that you are mine?"