What's mine is yours, But what's mine is mine

Chapter 17: I do NOT share

The scent of roses and other blooms hung around the warm, humid air. Sesshomaru would never have thought that a barnyard would be sexually stimulating environment, but it was.

Despite his rather foul mood from last night, the sight of Rin and the sound of her voice, calms him. She was happily sipping her cup of tea. Beaming like the child that she was.

He let his fingertips trail up Rin's arm in a light caress, and watched goosebumps appear. Fascinating.

Testing, he stepped closer and cupped her upper arms from behind her. He bent down and breathed in the soft air by her temple.

"What are you doing?" there was a catch in her voice,

"What does it seem as if I'm doing?" he responded, his voice laced with laughter and seduction. "I'm trying to determine your scent." And threw a knowing glance at the trees nearby.

"There are people here."

"Surely, they won't mind if I try to distinguish my wife's scent from among those intermingled in the air."

"They'll misconstrue your actions."

"Is that my fault?" he murmured, teasing.

He stroked her arms. Rin had the softest skin. He'd thought so before, but now, touching her, the tactile sensation brought the realization rushing back to him. Blood rushed to his head and other parts of his anatomy. He let his lips skim the column of her neck. His mouth hingered there. Branding her.

Rin caught in a daze, buckled. And as she did, came the crashing of china and porcelain. She dropped the tea cup she was holding just now. The tea spilled, staining hers and Sesshomaru's clothes.

"I-I'm sorry." she asked in apology. She frantically moved back and took a look at the damage done. She made a mess of his favorite white haori. "I-I'll go get something to clean it up." She hurriedly pick up the tea cup and brought it inside with the rest of the tray. She's been acting clumsily she thought. God, had she been guilty as hell. She hated hiding things from him. Especially after having shared last night together.

"Now that Rin's out of the way..." sesshomaru

.

Now's his chance. She's heading back inside. He could intercept her in the kitchen, at the back of the house. It's a rather huge house and the back doors can conceal him. It would be easier now that the lord isn't beside her. It had been a challenge getting near her. He, Shesshomaru would always be there. If not, the twins or one of the old couple would be.

He jumped down the tree branch and made a run for it. He can't waste anymore time. When all of a sudden, a sword shot its way just a few millimeters in front of him. He dodged it. But the said sword, now deeply rooted at the tree to his right, managed to cut through his cheeks no less.

That was a close call.

Every second is of the essence indeed. But it wasn't just him who thought so.

Show's over.

Tensaiga flung sharply at an unprecedented speed towards the trees and the large bushes from where Sesshomaru stood. The said sword isn't much help with offensive attacks especially in battle, but it proves to be efficient otherwise.

Rin, had slipped in back to bed after catching up with that raven last night. Yes, even in the midst of making love to her, Sesshomaru was still well aware of his surroundings. His senses, despite being dulled with the urge and need for Rin and all the pleasures she gave, was still in full height compared to an average human's.

The raven didn't get pass his radar. And that being, hidden behind the shadows, had been long good as dead the moment Sesshomaru spotted his presence. He pretended that he was still asleep. He decided against confronting her. He really didn't want to spoil the moment. But he doubt he'd take it coolly if she had gone and told him where she went to and who she met with.

The thought just added fire to the heated coal. His hand that now held Bakusaiga tightened it's grip on its handle.

"Show yourself!"

He heard him alright. Despite the man that he is, for he too was considered fearsome, the west lord's voice still had a frightening tone to it. He was a man to regard. His voice was rather cold, authoritative, unforgiving, and it had a tinge of murderous intent to it.

He didn't want to cross paths with the guy. He wanted to get this done and over with and not get involve with the man, the great lord of the western kingdom, her mate, Rin's husband.

If he hadn't been fast enough, it would be his body pinned to that tree, with the lord's sword.

A few moments later, came the bustling from behind the bushes.

Sesshomaru stood his ground. Bakusaiga at the ready. He will guard whatever he owns. He will defend his territory. He will protect Rin. He will not let any harm come to her.

For he really isn't one to share.

"Tch." It really can't be helped.

The man in hiding rushed forward. Blood running down his left cheek. Chocolate orbs matching Sesshomaru's, glare for glare.

He launched at the lord, striking a deadly blow.

Metal against metal.

Bakusaiga against Kusarigama.

So, the guy finally decides to show up. And I know you'd want me to update soon too, ahahah...But really guys, don't worry, I'll update, next week. I know this weekend's update is a cliff, but I hope you liked it. It was intended to keep you at your seats and reading, ahahaha.

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