One week later

~*~

I swiveled around in my new chair. Working for the big man on campus really did have its perks. I mean, who would have thought mentioning a slight backache on the way home from work would have resulted in a brand new, therapeutic massage chair? Yeah, MASSAGE CHAIR.

Honestly, the massage part of the chair was kind of annoying, but everything else was fantastic. My back never hurt, and that was all thanks to Lord Sesshomaru. For a demon that despised humans, he sure was protective of those he hired, as few as there were.
Anyway, I was testing an experiment. Since Lord Sesshomaru was a great dog demon, I had wondered. Were all of his senses like that of a dog? You know, heightened sense of smell… and hearing.

My brand new chair was great. I had just gotten it yesterday and had noticed almost immediately that it had a very, very light squeak. So light, in fact, I was barely able to hear it myself. I was rather determined to find out if Lord Sesshomaru could though, from the inside of his office.

I moved my chair towards the left of my desk.

Swivel.

The phone rang. I answered, no longer shy or intimidated by the voices on the other end. Working for such a bossy and demanding demon had pretty much been the most intimidating experience of my life so far, and I was no longer concerned about trivial matters, like phone calls with strangers.

"Yes, Mr. Swanson, My Lord will be available within the next week."

Swivel.

"No, sir. I understand the importance of your conversation, however, Lord Sesshomaru has been extremely busy with issues concerning the company."

Swivel. Swivel.

"Yes sir, your time is valuable, I'm sure. I'll tell you what, when I see My Lord next, I'll let him know you phoned."

Swivel.

"Okay, Mr. Swanson. Yes, sir, you have a great day as well."

Swivel. Swiv-

A bursting noise sounded to my right. Lord Sesshomaru stood in the entryway, holding part of the doorknob in his hand.

"Rin. What are you doing?"

"M—Me, My Lord?" His teeth flashed.

"Yes, you Rin. Are you intentionally moving around in your chair?" My face flushed.

"Whaaaaaat. No, of course not, My Lord! Why would I do that?"

Sesshomaru glared into my eyes.

"I'm sorry My Lord, but how would you even know if I was moving in my new chair? Do you have the room videotaped or something," I asked, knowing it wasn't true. He'd heard the noise all on his own. I smiled to myself.

"Never mind, Rin. No more moving like that." Lord Sesshomaru turned around, heading back for his office. His shoulders were held tight as he walked stiffly away from me. He'd been like that for more than a few days. I wasn't sure what had been upsetting him. He seemed on edge and wary.

I much preferred him baffled and amused. Maybe he and Kagura had broken up? Admittedly, I hadn't seen them together at all since I began working, so maybe that fling had been over for a while?

I didn't know, and I probably never would. Lord Sesshomaru was a very private man, and although I would never spill one of his secrets, I doubted he would confide in me, nonetheless.

I rolled back to my desk.

Swivel.

My head snapped up just as Sesshomaru burst through the door once again, grabbing my arm and tugging me over the desk. I barely registered what was happening as he yanked me against the nearest wall, pressing his body into mine.

I should have been frightened, terrified. I hadn't expected a reaction like this, so explosive, carnal. But I wasn't scared. Far from it, actually. I was extremely turned on as his warm hand cupped my throat, nails pressing along my skin. He breathed heavily and his golden eyes were redder than anything else as he looked down at me.

"I told you not to do that again, Rin."

"But, I didn't mean to do it that time, I swear." I squeaked out, fighting a blush that I knew was creeping through my blouse and up toward my scalp.

"Do you know what happens when you disobey me, Rin?" His head dipped impossibly lower. His hand moved from my throat to bare the column of my neck, slightly ripping my white blouse. He growled deeply.

"Um. No-oo. No, I don't know, My Sesshomaru." Why on Earth did I just call him mine?

Something brushed along the column of my neck. Was that…? Oh my gods, he just licked me.

I shivered as his tongue caressed the slope of my neck, once, twice.

"You must be taught a lesson, Rin. You do not disobey me. Ever." His voice was gravelly.

Yeah, sure, I wanted to shout. I'd do whatever he wanted, as long as he kept doing that. My breathing was ragged. I was so turned on. My stomach was clenching, my panties were soaked. I just wanted him to continue.

His hand clasped on to my hair, pulling my head a little roughly to the side.

"Mine." Sesshomaru's voice came out as a quiet roar, barely distinguishable. I didn't understand, what did he mean I was his?

My thoughts were interrupted as his lips parted along my skin and his teeth punctured the side of my neck.

I inhaled sharply, knees weakening as pleasure/pain assailed me.

One strong arm snaked along my waist, tugging my hips to his, holding me up. He thrust his hips towards the v of my own. It would have been impossible not to notice the bulge in his slacks.

All too soon Sesshomaru was jerking away from me. His features were sharper, bolder. His beast had taken a front seat, leaving the man in the back, forgotten.

"Must. Go." And with that, Sesshomaru was gone in a flash. I didn't even see him leave.

Shell-shocked, I remained against the wall. I didn't know how long I stood there. A shaky hand reached up, touching at the ragged wound in my neck. A tiny dribble of blood slid from my fingers and down my white blouse.

Seeing the blood snapped me into action. I ran to the mirror beside the new fish tank. Jerking my now slightly blood shirt collar to the side, I stared at my neck through the reflection.

He'd bitten me!

I mean, I guess on some horny, subconscious level I had known… But I hadn't thought it'd have been bad enough to make me bleed this much.

And he had just left me there!

Well, a small inner voice reasoned, do you really want him anywhere near you right now? You about orgasmed on your boss. I decided that the voice was right.

I groaned aloud. How was I ever going to face him again? Or better yet, how was he ever going to face me? I'd felt his erection; I'd known that I had turned him on.

Why had be bitten me though?

I could only hope he didn't fire me.

~*~

I was really beginning to worry as I exited my office. I noticed Kagura was MIA, which was highly unusual. She almost always stayed well past 6pm, and it was only 5.

Lord Sesshomaru hadn't shown back up to work, so I had gathered my things and headed down to the main lobby. The SUV was parked out front, Tony, the chauffeur, waiting on me.

"Good evening, Miss Rin."

"Hi, Tony. Have you seen Lord Sesshomaru?"

"No ma'am. I've been given instructions to take you home." Home. I stepped into the car.

Home was now in the same building as Lord Sesshomaru's. My apartment was a floor below his, for his convenience, I was sure.

The ride home was uneventful. Trying not to think of My Lord or his sudden absence, I instead wondered if Kagome would be up when I arrived. She'd met some guy at the hospital while she was at physical therapy. I hadn't met him yet, but she assured me he was a great man. That was enough for me to like him. Truthfully, I felt such relief in knowing she had met someone. Kagome was a great woman and seeing her smile so brightly when she mentioned her new friend, Inuyasha, was enough to make me the happiest sister in the world.

The car pulled along the curb, slowing to a stop in front of my building.

"See you tomorrow, Tony!" I chirped happily as I sauntered inside toward the cluster of elevators. My high heels echoed on the marble floor as I walked.

I climbed inside the elevator that was originally used for Sesshomaru alone. He'd recently given me permission to use it to ride to my own floor, so I wouldn't 'be pestered by those noisy humans'.

The door slid shut and I punched in the access code before requesting my floor.

Alone at last, it was hard not to focus on my own thoughts and emotions. I rested my hand against the bite wound gently, almost as if I was caressing a lover. I blushed. I'd never felt such feelings for any man before, and now it was a hard, brutal demon that made me feel this way. It was difficult to process. And exciting.

A bite wound might sound bad, but I honestly hoped it would bear positive results. In whatever form they came in.

The elevator door pinged open and I stepped out. I was about to turn left toward my apartment, when I realized I wasn't on my floor. Somehow I had ended up at the penthouse.

Oh gods.

I jerked around, trying to keep my eyes focused on the elevator that was slowly shutting closed. I reached it in time, sliding my briefcase through so the door would open.

Hearing a noise, I looked up. I didn't know what I should have expected. In fact, everything made sense as Lord Sesshomaru walked out of what had to be his bedroom. His hair was mussed slightly, shirt parted slightly. Behind him stood Kagura, looking equally as disshelved.

The elevator doors smacked into the sides of my briefcase before opening again. The noise caused Sesshomaru to look up, right into my eyes. I noticed him rushing towards me, but my feet practically glided into the elevator. I kept hitting the close button, praying the doors shut before he reached me.

Miraculously, the button obeyed and the doors closed quickly. I punched in the access code again, making sure to press the right floor this time.

How could I have been so stupid?

Something positive for the future? Give me a break. The demon had marked me as his property, and the man was off fucking someone else. I shouldn't have been that upset. I'd only known him for a little over a week, yet I was crushed. Pulverized.

The elevator doors opened and then I was at my door, shaking hands lifting the key towards the lock.

"Rin." That voice came from behind me.

For some reason my shoulders slumped in defeat. Why couldn't he just leave me alone? Trust me, the message was received. Puny human zero, bitch demon one million and seven.

I breathed in deeply, not turning around. I turned my key, unlocking the door and I stepped inside. I felt Sesshomaru move behind me, and I knew he intended on stepping into my home. My sanctuary.

I turned around quickly, staring him dead in the eyes. I made sure to pull my torn blouse up and over the bite wound, hiding it from his sight.

Keeping the pain from my voice, I said "I'll see you at work on Monday." Then I slammed the door in his startled face.