XXXII.

Sesshomaru smirked, "See Kagome they have no problem with it."

Kagome growled at him, "That is not the point and you damn well know it!"

Sesshomaru sighed, "Yes I know and I understand that you want to mate for love Kagome. As I tried to explain that is not how it is done in yokai culture."

Kagome huffed as a little more of her anger left her, "I understand that but still you could have asked me before you announced it to basically the whole world."

Sesshomaru gave a small smile as he slowly made his way over to her, "I also told you that I was sorry and that I would not do such a thing without asking you first again. Did I not?"

Kagome sighed as the rest of her anger left her, "Yes you did but tell me one thing before I agree to all of this craziness."

Sesshomaru quirked a brow at her as he finally made it to her and wrapped his long arms around her waist, "Anything you desire to know I shall tell you."

Kagome smiled softly at him, "Do you think you could grow to love me?"

Sesshomaru sighed as he nuzzled her head, "I think I could given time I ask of you the same. Do you think you could grow to love me?"

Kagome gave him a brilliant smile, "I know I could so long as you continue to show me the real you in private."

Sesshomaru chuckled, "I believe I can do that however only you and any pups we may have will see the softer side of me."

Kagome sighed in contentment as Sesshomaru released a soothing growl. Then laughed out loud when she saw a small head poking in through the crack in the door. She knelt down opening her arms for the child to run into.

Rin beamed up at Kagome, "Is it true Lady Kagome? You are going to become Rin's new mommy!"

Kagome smiled softly down at her keeping the pain inside, "Yes sweetie it is true."

Rin release a squeal of delight and after hugging Kagome and Sesshomaru darted out of the room to tell everyone. Kagome sighed sadly as thoughts raced through her mind.

Sesshomaru wrapped her in his arms once more, "Tell me Kagome what is it that bothers you?"

Kagome sighed, "I was thinking about Shippo and how happy he would be to find out that he was getting a father and a new sister."

Sesshomaru sighed knowing that there was nothing he could do to take away this pain that his mate to be was feeling but he was damn sure going to find away.