Kagome attempted to dig her heels in the dirt in hopes it would deter Sesshoumaru from dragging her any further. Unfortunately, it made no difference since she was plucked away without any shoes. That and she was clearly no match for the demon lord, but it was comforting to think she could have stood a chance. The priestess knew she had been pushing her luck by challenging him. Any hope for a peaceful farewell all but flew out the window the moment she opened that chest.
Once they pierced the tree line and entered the dark realm of the forest, Sesshoumaru tossed Kagome to the moss-covered ground at his feet. She immediately sat up to protest the way he was handling her but was forced back down when the demon caged her under his massive body. Any light that crept through the branches above was dimmed by the fall of sterling hair around her face.
Sesshoumaru had been a patient demon. He had allowed this woman to express her opinions on matters regarding his ward in the past, it had been easy to tune her out like background noise then. To do so now in front of his subordinate had crossed a line. The demon lord was trying to see not only to his ward's protection but hers as well. Now he found himself needing to punish her for acting like a disobedient bitch and was barely able to pull her away in time. Not wanting his ward to witness this kept him in control just long enough to haul the priestess under the cover of the dense foliage.
As the magenta markings on his cheek began to grow jagged, Sesshoumaru leaned his face down inches above hers and snapped his fangs in a sign of dominance." You dare to question your Alphas orders?" His voice took on a deep guttural tone, like bits of gravel were rolling over his vocal cords.
This was not good. Sesshoumaru had never acted like this towards her before. Sure, in the past he had tried to kill her and occasionally spoke words of violence in her direction. But this was different, it felt almost primal. It was also the first time he had claimed to be Kagome's Alpha and she honestly didn't know how she felt about that. She attempted to push him away to create a little more space between them, it resulted in the demon snapping his jaws again in a warning to keep still.
"My Lord I think there has been a misunderstanding." Her own voice sounded foreign to her coming out breathy and quiet. "I have never questioned your ability to provide for Rin. However, I am not just another one of your servants you can push around, and I never agreed to be some… some submissive omega in your pack!" Kagome's voice had raised to a shout towards the end.
Streaks of red were beginning to seep into the corners of his eyes. So, she thought herself to be at the bottom of the totem pole? Ridiculous woman.
"Have I not adequately seen to your care as well? Did you not accept the treasures I have procured for you?" Kagome tightened her lips and gave a stiff nod. Doing her best to keep eye contact as he lowered even more almost touching nose to nose. "Such things are only done for an Alpha Bitch. I have allowed you the freedom to speak without consequence when in my presence in the past, such leniency will not be made again." Scenting the priestess's confusion and anxiety was enough to bring him from the edge. Sesshoumaru slowly pulled away until he sat up on his knees looking down at her.
Human, not demon, he reminded himself while looking into her wide cobalt eyes. This was the first time is subconscious had placed the title of Alpha on the woman. Trying to figure out when this change had occurred, he took this time to take in her appearance laying under him. The demon lord was very much aware that she still had not submitted but instead kept her gaze glued to his own. Midnight locks were spread around her like a liquid shadow trying to absorb his own silver hair swaying just above. Her mouth hung slightly open taking in quick breaths that caused her chest to rapidly rise and fall. Black lace peeked along the collar of her indigo robe causing amber eyes to fall to her breasts. The sight she made was hypnotic.
Kagome's view of the demon lord was equally alluring. Even without his armor, mokomoko, and swords Sesshoumaru remained herculean. Golden eyes began to lighten, and his markings smoothed back into place while peering down at her. The strong muscles in his jaw tightened causing it to twitch and his lips press into a thin line. His thick neck was partly covered by his pewter mane falling over his shoulders toward her resembling shimmering thread. This was the closest Kagome had ever been to demon lord and she could almost feel his pheromones washing over her. A soft breeze brought the scent of sandalwood and jasmine to her face causing her nose to twitch.
Though Sesshoumaru's chest remained covered, his white silks had parted enough to expose the dip between his large pecs. Not trusting herself to keep from drooling if she lingered on his chest, Kagome lifted her eyes back up to meet his once more. She was trying to focus on her breathing and definitely not thinking about the way his powerful thighs felt pressed against her own legs.
The sound of birds and rustling of leaves drifted into the demon lords pointed ears. Neither of them said anything more for what felt like an eternity. Quiet observations and internal struggles left them both unsure of what to do next.