InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Challenge to the Alpha ❯ Pheromones That Lead to Trouble ( Chapter 3 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

3. Pheromones That Lead to Trouble

Kagome stood her ground staring down the completely pissed off wolf prince. Gathering all her courage she tried to muster the most commanding voice possible. “As the alpha female I can protect him.” She glanced down at Makkura whispering. “Can't I?” The visibly shaken pup could only shrug.

“Yea, you can.” Koga huffed; Kagome forgot his hearing was as good as Inuyashas. “But, you are not the alpha yet, I'll let you have the runt.” Makkura peeked from behind his protectors' legs, Koga caught his eyes. “Just don't you go getting any ideas kid, she's still my bitch, she may not have my mark, but she's still mine.”

Since when did I become property?

Kagome let out her breath, not even realizing she had been holding it. Relieved she crumpled to the grass, Makkura followed suit, still protectively behind his new guardian. Eyes were watching Kagome she glanced up seeing Koga intensely staring at the two.

“Nani?” Kagome tried to give back a stern stare, she couldn't, she was just too mentally exhausted.

“Ginta, Hakkaku, you seen em'?” Koga kept his distance, even though the urge to mate was swelling in his chest, and other areas. He really wanted to make love to her, no, love had nothing to do with it. The argument, mixed with Kagomes fragrance had made him strangely aroused, the desperate need to throw her to the ground and rip those weird clothes off her and….

No, no, not yet Koga.

A blush rose to his face, he was oh so thankful that evening had set in.

Puzzled at Kogas' uncomfortable stance she realized it was probably best that she didn't know what he was thinking.

All right need to get him out of here before he tries to act on some doggie desire, he's creeping me out!

“Those two will be back in a day or so, they are running an errand for me. Sorry guess I should have asked you first.”

“What could those two do that I couldn't?” Koga rolled his eyes as the breeze carried Kagome's apple blossom perfume to his nose. “Delicious.”

“Hum?” Now she was really getting unsettled.

Koga glanced down realizing she was affecting him in a very noticeable way. In a whirlwind of dust Koga was off. “See you in the den Kagome.”

“Oh don't hold your breath.” She whispered. “Makkura, what do you call home?”

Surprise, happiness, and apprehension played across the boys face all at once. “I, uh, further up past the den, near the waterfall. It's too damp for most of the pack, but I like it. It is probably the closest I'll ever get to the den, me being a runt and all.”

Kagome saddened the word Koga used `omega' came to mind, she pulled Makkura into a powerful embrace. He was only a little younger than Sota, how could they do this to a little boy, even if he was a wolf-demon. Then again, Inuyasha was an outcast to the human and youkai world; thank kami for his mothers love. Makkura said he lost his mother to the birds of paradise when she was bringing him to join Kogas' pack.

Pushing the sadness away Kagome smiled. “Lead the way Makkura, I'll follow.” Kagome released the boy messing his hair as she stood.

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It would not be much longer until the wolves sniffed out the intruder in their territory, he couldn't expect them to be very happy at his presence either. Canines and lupines alike were kind of funny about others in their territory. Inuyashas' anger was fading to near desperation, could Kagome really leave him over this? Inuyasha leapt from tree to tree following the river that bisected the demon-wolf lands; Kagomes scent permeated one area in particular. Sniffing at the ground, his ears went flat against his head as a vicious growl erupted from him. The unmistakable stench of Koga hung to the ground, as well as another unknown male, but the second had not reached maturity.

What the hell is going on? Was she trying to run?

Looking like a bloodhound he followed the smells, stopping where Koga had stood not three hours earlier. Inuyasha sniffed, then snorted and coughed the offensive odor from his sensitive nose.

That bastard was aroused! He better not lay one finger on Kagome.

Inuyasha tried to stay down wind as he made his way closer to the wolf den. Kagomes apple blossom fragrance was getting stronger the closer he came to the waterfall. The sentinel wolves knew he was near, but they could not find him, at least not yet. Her presence was in the den, but it was old. He knew she was closer to the waterfall, however getting there would place him up wind and Koga with his pack would definitely be able to find him. What to do now? Inuyasha knew he could not just charge in with Tetsaiga ready for the wind scar, it was not his intention to kill the whole pack just their leader. The moon was traveling higher in the sky illuminating the caves; his eyes caught movement and a quick flash of green and white. Kagome walked out hugging herself, oh no, she was crying. Inuyashas' heart descended into his stomach, in vein he hoped it was Koga that caused her tears, deep down though he knew those tears were falling because of him. All of his senses were on fire, the longing to hold her, to comfort her, to kiss away those tears, just to bury his face in her raven hair. Inuyasha was shocked by his heart betraying his mind with these oh so human emotions, emotions that he tried to deny every day of his life; emotion was a weakness in the youkai world. The realization assaulted him—it was not only the need to protect a friend, it was the intense longing to love her as a mate, he never felt this with Kikyo. His heart was screaming as he edged further out from his hiding place in the trees.

“Kagome see me, see me please.”

Kagome was starring at the moon, feeling eyes on her. Looking down the path there were only wolves and they did not seem interested in her. Four of them had their snouts in the air sniffing and whining, they sensed something as well. Makkura was fast asleep, she should be as well but her mind would not quiet. Walking down the path past the den she whipped her eyes, that's when she saw it, only for a second but it was enough for heart to soar, that momentary glimpse of fire rat red.

“You've finally come.”

Kagomes heart pounded threatening to burst from her chest, she wanted to run to him and leap into his arms, but that would raise an alarm if she tore off down the mountain. Her pace quickened, it was so hard not to run to the river. She was pretty sure Koga was asleep; she hadn't heard his grumbling in over an hour. Kagome never realized just how possessive the wolf prince truly was until her extended stay with Koga and his pack. Kagome didn't care any more, Inuyasha had finally arrived, and he was waiting for her.

What took that jerk so long? How could he leave me like this? Oh shut up girl, he's here for you, and Kikyo is nowhere around. So be happy, you're the baka that took off!

Inuyasha sat, hidden, watching Kagome go towards the river; very thankful she was going down wind.

Good girl Kagome. My bitch is smart.

Kagome stood at the rivers edge, her hands clasped behind her back, she was having a hard time controlling her emotions as she heard him lightly hit the ground behind her.

“You reek of wolves Kagome.”

There went the smile from her lips, her hands clinched into fists at her sides.

“You're an ass hole,” Kagome spun right into his awaiting arms. “Inuyasha.”

“Just shut up so I can kiss you.” Inuyasha was pleased `sit' had not come out of her mouth.

Inuyasha savagely kissed her, stealing the breath form her lungs, Kagomes hands unfurled and she embraced him pulling him tightly to her body. The kiss was not as tender and sweet as she thought she wanted; but the passion and intensity of the kiss sent an unknown heat through her entire body. Kagome liked the urgency of his tongue lapping at hers, her lungs burned from lack of air, but she didn't care.

Let me die like this in his arms, Inuyasha does care for me.

Inuyasha felt her knees try to buckle, but he had a firm hold of her, she was never going to be out of his reach again. The scent of her skin was torture; no woman had ever intoxicated his senses as the young miko had inadvertently done. A resounding purr rumbled in his chest, her heat was spreading, Kagome wanted him, there was no denying the change in her smell, she wanted him, and Inuyashas wilder instinct was fighting to take control.

I cant; no male has touched her. What right do I have? Oh but I want to, she wants me to, so why not let nature take its course? Because this is wrong you baka! She is your friend. But I want to be her lover! Stop this! She doesn't even know about Kikyo. Kikyo has nothing to do with this!

He pulled from the kiss, her lips tugging at his bottom lip, a small displeased whimper escaped her lips, as the battle in his mind continued to rage. Kagomes hands were traveling under his kimono her cool hands blazing trails across his warm chest. Her desire was growing with each passing second.

“Kagome,” His voice pleaded with her. “this is not right, this place, we need to talk.”

“No talking, make love to me Inuyasha, be my first and only.”