Sesshoumaru's expression was smug. "The wolf prince required a more blatant claim."
"More blatant than scent-marking?"
"Hnn."
Dark brows rose. "You're not even going to deny it?" she asked incredulously.
His brow rose in mimicry. "Were you expecting me to?"
Kagome opened her mouth then closed it again. "I don't know. I hadn't realized how obvious you were making it." He leaned closer, nuzzling her temple. He never kissed her in public, but she was fine with it, as she could never contain her reaction when he did. Just the fact that he was seated so close to her was enough. The pelt was just a bonus.
Sesshoumaru eyed Kouga again. "I will make it as obvious as need be to keep the less scrupulous of your acquaintances away." There was a slight growl in his voice, and she felt Kouga's youki retreat again.
She found his hand under the fur, intertwining their fingers as she leaned against his shoulder. "Thank you."
"It is not just for your sake," he said.
"I know." She smiled, heart swelling. "But I still enjoy it." Her eyes fluttered shut in a moment of contentment. "As long as you don't start throwing your weight around like a caveman."
"It is too late for that."
Kagome hummed in question, tilting her head enough so she could meet his gaze. "Oh?"
"Inu-youkai often dwell in caves."