She dug her heels in the dirt, hoping to deter Sesshoumaru from dragging her further. 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 but was forced back down when the demon caged her under his massive body. Any light that crept through the branches above was dimmed but the fall of sterling hair around her face.
Shutting panicked blue eyes tight, she waited for the snapping of fangs in her face. The moment never came; instead, rough, callous hands lifted her thighs as powerful knees wedged between them. If she thought him big before, he now felt colossal nestled between her stretched thighs. The unexpected act had Kagome opening her eyes and staring into heated liquid gold. The demon never glanced away as clawed fingers slowly dragged up her legs and gripped silk covered hips. Sesshoumaru leaned down until his parted lips brushed along the shell of her ear.
"You dare to question your Alpha's orders?" The deep, sultry tone in his voice had Kagome's toes curling. "Have I not adequately seen to your care as well?"
Kagome struggled to find her voice as he nibbled lightly down her neck and then stroked the red love bites with his long tongue. The urge to run her fingers through his moonlight mane was overwhelming. As she reached up for the platinum locks, ironlike hands entwined with her petite ones, pinning them above her head.
Pulling away from Kagome's thoroughly saturated neck, Sesshoumaru's passion filled gaze traveled down to the parted front of her indigo robe. "Perhaps it's time you learn your place."
Confused as to what he meant by that, Kagome wanted to ask but could only answer with a shocked gasp as Sesshoumaru rolled his powerful hips into her heated core. The feel of his hardened length had the priestess throwing her head back at the sensation; she barely noticed the demon lord peeling open her robe.
Releasing a hand, the demon used a claw to slice through the sash around Kagome's waist. Her lacey black bra was now fully exposed to his hungry amber eyes. His broad palm pressed firmly onto the smooth plains of her abdomen, sliding upwards and stopping between the valley of her heaving breasts. Throughout his exploration, he never stopped the torturous thrusting against her damping underwear.
"Ah-Sesshoumaru," a breathy moan called his name out to the trees. Kagome lifted a leg to rub a thigh along his own muscular one all the way to his wide hips.
Half-lidded ocean eyes gazed longingly up at the demon lord's intense stare down to where his haori was now hanging open. Kagome brushed the fingertips of her free hand along the expanse of his massive chest. His skin felt like warm silk encasing hardened muscles.
Her touch only spurred the demon on as he let out a ravenous growl and positioned the tip of his hard cock to push along her clit. Sesshoumaru then emitted a pleased groan when she moved her hips up to meet his hakama covered erection.
"That's a good Bitch." Sesshoumaru grasped both of her small hands again into his much larger one. His thrusts became harder while his other hand found a lace clad breast, kneading and pinching her sensitive nipple through her bra.
Unable to hold back any longer, Kagome cried out her pleasure as a fanged mouth latched onto her neck. Her bare legs wrapped tightly around broad hips in an attempt to pull Sesshoumaru closer. The sucking, squeezing, and hard snapping of his pelvis were all becoming too much.
"Oh God… Sesshoumaru, I-I'm gonna…" Kagome was so close; she just needed a little more to reach her climax.
Pulling away from her neck, the demon lord snarled as his eyes began to bleed red. "Yes! Come for your Alpha!"
Kagome wanted so badly to obey his demand. The tight coil in her lower belly was about to break, and then the pleasurable feel of Sesshoumaru's body started to fade away. Confused, Kagome tried to look up at her demon lord, but her vision darkened until everything went black.
"Mama… Mama, wake up."
A firm hand was shaking Kagome's shoulder. Letting out a few grumbled words, she turned away from the person disturbing her erotic dream.
"Mama!"
The urgency in Rin's voice had Kagome bolting upright in bed so fast she nearly collided heads with the teen.
"Wha-what is it? What's wrong?" Smoothing wild onyx tresses from her face, the priested hazy eyes scoured Rin's body, looking for any injury.
"You were making so many distressed noises in your sleep. It sounded like you were having a horrible nightmare." Rin's worried expression only fueled the embarrassment Kagome was now feeling.
Clearing her throat and shifting a bit away from the young girl, Kagome attempted to rearrange her disheveled pale pink robe back into place. "I'm fine, it wasn't a nightmare. I appreciate the concern, Rin." Her voice felt husky and raw.
"You were asleep for a while, Mama. Are you sure you're not getting sick?"
Oh, Kagome was sure. It was the week before her monthly cycle began, and her libido and hormones were working overtime. When exhaustion set in, she couldn't stop herself from taking a midday nap, hoping her heat would pass. Instead, it followed her into her dreams.
"I think… I think I'll go take a soak in the hot spring." The priestess pushed herself up and started to gather her bathing supplies. "Where's Shippo and Masaru?"
Rin also stood and helped her mother grab what she needed. "They are preparing firewood since winter is almost here. Afterward, Shippo and I went to take a walk to see the glowing fish. Is that okay?"
The priestess shouldered the knitted bag filled with soaps and a towel. Turning to answer the teen, she tried to suppress the smile tugging on her lips. Rin was trying desperately to look anywhere but at her mother. Her hands kept fidgeting with the sleeve of her red kimono while she chewed on her bottom lip. It would seem the young girl was nervous. Did she have a crush on Shippo?
"Only if Masaru agrees to chaperone." A blush burned Rin's cheeks at the notion of the dog demon tagging along.
"But-" The girl's attempt to argue was cut short.
"If Lord Sesshoumaru found out I let you accompany a male unsupervised, he'd have my head. Even if it's only with Shippo, I'm not taking any chances." Kagome wished she could allow the two teens their privacy, but she had made a promise to the demon lord.
The young girl pouted as they left the hut, but Kagome remained unfazed. A loud snort and jingling of metal against leather brought her attention to the two-headed dragon nibbling on sprouting taro root in the garden.
"My apologies, Lady Kagome. Ah-Un arrived while we were stacking logs behind the hut." The lieutenant rounded the side of the home while untying the tasuki, securing the sleeves of his navy blue haori. He ran a hand through his golden hair that had grown out enough to tuck behind his pointed ears. "Give me a moment to unload the provisions."
The fox kit soon followed the dog demon, and together, they quickly unpacked dried meats, furs, and other necessities. While Rin sat on the porch with a sour look on her face, Kagome strolled over to the males.
"Masaru, would you mind keeping an eye on Rin and Shippo while they walk together this evening?" The question caught the kit off guard, causing him to drop a sack of rice on his foot.
"Of course not. Will you be joining us?" Masaru had also noticed the teens were becoming closer over the past few months. His job was to ensure their safety and always remain vigilant.
"No, not this time. I think a dip in the hot spring sounds too good to pass up right now." Kagome's sharp sapphire eyes dared the soldier to deny her this one pleasure.
With a sign, Masaru agreed. He had no desire to feel the sting of the priestess's holy powers. Digging into the concealed pouch attached to the dragon's saddle, he unveiled two envelopes. "Would you like to take this letter with you, or shall I leave it on the table for your return?"
Stopping mid-step, Kagome turned back to the lieutenant and looked at the letter in his outstretched hand. It was the first letter Sesshoumaru had sent her all year. Part of her wanted to tear it open right then and read what was inside; another part of her wanted to cast the damned thing into a fire and watch as his words burned.
"I'll just take it with me." Grabbing the envelope, she stuffed it into the bag hanging off her shoulder. Trusting Masaru would care for her children, Kagome disappeared into the forest, seeking her favorite retreat.