In mere minutes their powerful kisses lead them to the grassy bank where Kouga laid her down beneath him. He searched her eyes for any sign of hesitation and was relieved to find none. The wolf demon had never practiced sorcery but he was certain that if he had that this sensation would be that of magic. Kagome's soft body was cold beneath his from being in the water. His whole body burned with passion warming his core. His hand rested gently on her cheek and urged her to reunite once more with his lips.

Kagome's head was buzzing. She yearned for his mouth, for his touch. Once chilled to the bone she felt herself begin to build like a fire. There were so many sensations she was trying to take in at once. Never had a man touched her like this. Never. She closed her eyes and moaned as his hand traveled from her face to her chest where he cupped one of her supple breasts. He gently messaged her for a moment as he continued to entrance her mouth slipping in his tongue. Kagome noticed the moistness of her lady flower when he began to play with her nipples, his index and thumb making circles.

The restraint wasn't obvious to Kagome but Kouga was trying his best to slow down. He knew this was special for her. He was to be her first and final. At long last he'd claim her as his woman. His other arm he placed underneath her to cushion her cranium. The prince's lips traveled from her mouth to her jaw line where he pursed her lips until he found her neck. Her scent made him too hungry. He stopped working her chest and fully climbed on top of her, easing himself on while holding her waist. Kouga wanted to be as close to her as possible for the next moment.

She was aware of his member pressed against the opening of her vagina. He was nearly there. It teased her. Kagome's face felt like it could be emitting steam at this point.

Kouga whispered into her ear, "Kagome, I love you..."

He was waiting for her response before he continued. She knew what he was really asking. Kouga was giving her the chance one last time to deny him. Even with his offer she knew she was past the point of no return. Every minute, every second, since she returned with him to this world was leading to this point. She could feel it in her bones. "I love you too, Kouga," she replied confidently.

As gently as he could the Youkai bit her neck sending a tingle from her head to her toes. Pure ecstasy. As he did so his penis slid into her. Kagome wanted to scream with delight but muffled it into a gasp. This excited him even more. Kouga pressed his body against hers and he entered in and out, pumping his hips in a hypnotic motion. He pressed his mouth on her and she responded by tangling her fingers in his hair, ushering his face closer to hers. A deep growl rumbled through his throat emitting his pleasure as they made love. Her other hand grasped his shoulder as he rocked her body. Their kissing parted long enough for her to moan his name. "Oh Kouga..." Stirring his insides more. He knew it would be any second now. He felt her sanctum tighten then release and he noticed how it got so much more wet. Kouga surged with pride knowing he bought Kagome to her climax and knew it was time for him. "Kagome," he breathed, "Oh, Kagome!" The wolf demon shouted her name as he came inside of her. She gasped as his seed burst within her. It's warmth like a sleeping serum making her drowsy. Mentally she relived the last few seconds cherishing the sensation of Kouga inside of her. He didn't pull out yet. Instead he gazed down at her beautiful face. His brilliant blue eyes stared into hers. "My mate..." He whispered locking himself into these words. Allowing himself to seep into the new formality.

Love drunk she smiled back at him, "Yes?"

A throaty chuckled escaped him. "Never did I think that I'd ever get to call Kagome Higarashi my mate."

A swift peck to his lips made him blink back at her in surprise. "Never say never again Kouga."

For what seemed like hours the couple remained silent, caressing one another. What did she just do? Kagome was trying to rationalize her actions. She reached up and touched the love mark on her neck. Kouga watched her as she did this. Suddenly he began to worry. Was his woman regretting becoming just that, his woman? She met his concerned gaze and smiled. After being caught he wanted to look away but he was caught in her loving hold. "It's okay, really, I glad we did it," she attempted to reassure him. Kagome began to twist a strand of his black hair around her finger the notion pulling his face closer to hers. "You make me, not like me," she confessed, "I like to think I'm fairly logical but here lately your presence has made it harder to make out what's going to happen next."

He gulped, "Is that bad?"

She giggled, "No, I don't believe so. You were unexpected Kouga but the best kind of surprise." Kagome's lips puckered against his gently delivering the final kiss of the evening.

Kouga softly licked the puncture wound. "This will heal quickly, I assure you."

"But it'll always be there, won't it?"

He nodded, "Yes, but not nearly this bad. It's a symbol of our union. My scent is also on you so no other demon will dare try to swindle you away from me."

Not even Inuyasha? The entire time she wasn't even remotely worried about the half demon back at camp. He will know instantly. Will he be angry with her? She wondered. Knowing him he will try to fight Kouga. I'm certain. Kagome contemplated begging her new mate not to hurt her friend when this happened but she remembered that he had promised even before their love making that he wouldn't harm Inuyasha. Surely being the honorable leader that he was, Kouga wouldn't dare break that promise.

As much as Kouga was dreading the return to her friends he knew it was time. He untangled himself from her and began to gather his clothes and armor to get dressed. She watched him and mimicked his actions. Although it was silent, it wasn't an awkward type of quiet. Both were thinking on how to handle their hasty decision before seeing the group. A sigh escaped the Youkai as he turned to his beautiful maiden. "I'll do what I can to keep my cool. The mutt-" he qucikly corrected himsef, "I mean Inuyasha will surely want to kill me."