InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Lover Untamed ❯ Chapter four ( Chapter 4 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Kouga was furious.

Still standing amid the chaos that was once The Yukhanza Fair, the wolf-demon growled lowly, glaring in the general direction in which How dare that low-down, good for nothing, two-bit insane demon thing steal his woman away from him!  Don’t get him wrong, he was doubly concerned for his woman – who knows what that thing was doing to her! – but the fact that it dared take away what was his was a damned ballsy move when it came to him and he wasn’t about to tolerate that.

At. All.

Fisting his hands tightly at his sides, electric blue eyes hard and narrowed in determination, Kouga growled lowly in his chest and roughly shoved his way through the still escaping sea of people fleeing toward the exit, fighting against the persistent flow of the crowd.

However he didn’t get very far because a man suddenly appeared before him, blocking his way, and the wolf instantly recognized him as The Ring Leader.  

“You,” he began and visibly trembled in anger. “Why are you just fucking standing there?! Your fucking crazyass pet made off with my woman, god dammit!  You should be out there looking for it, you goddamn son of a cocksucking bitch!” His shout was nearly drowned out by the frantic screams of the people surrounding them but Onigumo heard it just the same.

Unflinching against the wolf’s apparent anger, The Ring Leader just stared at him, cool and collected amidst the pandemonium all around them, and that just fueled Kouga’s fury even more.  With a mighty roar, Kouga raised a hard fist and prepared to bring down upon the fucker’s head when four words halted his attack instantaneously.

“I can find them.”

With a grunt Kouga stopped his forward momentum and eyed the man suspiciously, his lip pulling back in distrustful snarl.  “What makes you think I’ll believe that?  You could be just saying that to save your worthless hide,” he growled, flexing his claws meaningfully.

Onigumo’s gaze sharpened. “And why shouldn’t I.  That demon is my ‘pet’, as you so eloquently put it, so therefore it should be no problem for me to find him.  After all,” Something sinister flashed before his crimson eyes. “Pets are to be leashed at all times outdoors and its location known.”

“Then why the fuck is yours romping around out there right now with my woman?” Kouga countered, reluctant to agree.  Why should be believe a common carnie?

Patience wearing thing, The Ring Leader growled in annoyance and glared at him.  “You twit. Did you think those shackles were just for show?  Inuyasha could easily tear you apart limb from limb in his current state and those chains were designed with him in mind to contain his strength. I’ll be having a chat with the manufacturer, that’s for sure,” he muttered darkly.

Kouga frowned. “Inuyasha…?”

Onigumo waved a hand dismissively.  “The demon’s name, it came with him when I found him.”

“Found—?”

“Enough questions,” he barked and abruptly turned around. “Follow me and everything shall be explained.” Without a backwards glance The Ring Leader disappeared and Kouga was forced to follow lest he lose him in the chaotic crowd.

Kagome was in a pickle that she wasn’t sure how she got into in the first place.  Not only was she in the middle of some random forest in God knows what part of Japan with an infatuated demon named Inuyasha for company, she was currently sitting in that aforementioned demon’s lap for he refused to her let go for more than three point two seconds.  True, she was getting used to his rather spontaneous urges to crush her to him and bury his nose in her hair, but she was getting a bit of a backache and it was almost completely dark out.  How long had they been there?  Kouga must be insane with panic and worry by now and Kagome knew he could get very rash when if something happened to her.

Not to mention her parents had to know about the kidnapping by now as well.  It had to be big enough news to give the news companies an orgasm so naturally it was probably already all over town.  She winced.  Hopefully she’d be able to put that off for while.  First she had a more pressing matter to attend to.

Heaving a sigh, Kagome wrinkled her nose and tired to escape from his grasp not for the first time that night, only to be met with his arm around her waist tightening and a soft growling sound emitting behind her.  She huffed in annoyance. Dammit, but she wanted to stand. Her legs were starting to cramp rather painfully.

With a silent prayer to the heavens, Kagome sucked in a breath and began in her most comforting voice, “Inuyasha, could you please let me up? My legs are beginning to hurt and it’s been a while… I’m sure somebody would have found us by now if that’s what you’re worried about.” It was a stab in the dark, but Kagome was almost desperate.  She hoped she’d still be able to walk after sitting in such an awkward position for so long.

Inuyasha frowned and grumbled, reluctant to release the pleasant weight in the form of his female in his lap.  She was warm, smelled delicious, and was a constant reminder that life wouldn’t be so lonely now and he finally, after so many long years, had a reason to be happy again.  

“Stay,” he implored verbally and nuzzled her neck affectionately, resisting the urge to dart out his tongue and sample the sweet smelling flesh.  He had a feeling she wouldn’t appreciate that right now.

Kagome bit her lip and tried again.  “Please? I’m really starting to hurt and I’m hungry.  Wouldn’t you like something to eat?”

Kagome silently cheered as his grip loosened and he sat back begrudgingly.  The thought of food hadn’t even appealed to him, but when she said that he was causing her discomfort, his reaction was instantaneous.  He never wanted to cause his mate pain or discomfort.  He would protect her to the ends of the earth and to the very day that he died.

He smiled to himself, hoping that day was a very long time in coming. Inuyasha was looking forward to spending the rest of his life with her.  

The warmth left his lap and he bit back a dissatisfied whine but he couldn’t stop the way his ears dropped in disappointment.  He wanted her back where she belonged; in his arms.

With a groan, Kagome braced her hands on the small of her back and arched backwards, closing her eyes and hearing several satisfying pops. “Mmm…much better,” she smiled and proceeded to stretch her legs, either ignoring or unaware of the pair of intense scarlet eyes that tracked her every sensuous movement.  

Inuyasha swallowed thickly and dug his claws into the soft ground underneath him, his eyes never leaving the absolutely gorgeous and enticing body of his bitch.  God, did she even know what she looked like to him right then?  Flexing her lithe body like that, throwing her head back and tossing long ebony tresses of silk behind her, eyes closed and a soft, pleasurable smile gracing her smooth features…

Unpredictably, he hardened and squelched a groan; there was no need to frighten her off with strange noises.  Inhaling sharply and swallowing the sudden lump in his throat, Inuyasha bowed his head and resolutely stared at the ground, but it did nothing to hide the scent still emitting from her.  

Of three things he was absolutely sure of now; she was definitely destined to be his mate because he doubted he’d react this way around any other woman.  Two, they really did need to get a move on before that damned wolf comes looking for them. And three…

She really needed to stop stretching like that otherwise he didn’t know how much longer he’d be able to contain himself.  His female was so beautiful, and he…

…Felt like a dirty old man with the thoughts he was having about her.  He inwardly cringed.  He didn’t even want to imagine what her reaction would be if she ever found out just what exactly he imagined them doing.  She was a stubborn one, his bitch, and a temper that nearly rivaled his own.  And he could tell all this simply by the determined glint in her eye every time she’d tried to escape his embrace and her annoyed huff every time she failed.  

They were perfect for each other, he thought with a tiny smile, his pervious thoughts momentarily forgotten.  

“Oh, Inuyasha!”

Her startled exclamation interrupted his silent musings and he blinked, lifting his head to stare at her with a raised brow.  Kagome was staring at him aghast, her face slightly pale and a hand fluttering over her mouth.  Alert, Inuyasha straightened against the tree, not liking the color of her face.  “Kagome?” he asked, uncertain. His voice was still scratchy from years of unuse, but given time and it would be as good as new, he was sure.

Wordlessly, she knelt in front of him and reached out with a hand toward his still bloody chest, the stuff having dried crusting over on his flesh. Inuyasha frowned deeper and looked down at the hand on his chest.  What was she so worried about? However happy it made him that she worried over him, none of it was his own so her concern was unnecessary.

Relieved that that was all she was worried about, Inuyasha relaxed and placed a large clawed hand over her own, enjoying the way her cheeks heated slightly and her wide chocolate eyes met his. “It’s…not mine,” he supplied shortly, struggling for just a second, and offered a small smile.  He was touched by her concern over him and his feelings for her grew. Maybe…maybe it was possible for her to love him, too.

At this, Kagome visibly relaxed however she was a small frown marred her features and he reached up to smooth it away with his fingers, careful of his talons. She flicked her gaze back up to his, her flush darkening. “But still, that can’t be comfortable.” She grimaced at the dried blood crusting over his taut flesh, hesitating a minute before making her decision.  

Admittedly a very stupid one, but what other choice did she have?

Sucking in a breath, Kagome nodded to herself and caught his gaze again.  “I think…we should head back to my place,” she remarked though she still looked a bit uncertain.  “We can’t stay out here all night, and you need to be washed up.  We can’t have you attracting flies and…unwanted animals,” she half-joked, staring off into the dark woods and biting her lip.

Inuyasha, hearing the unsaid words and detecting a slight flash of uncertainty in her eye with his enhanced eyesight, leaned forward and suddenly cupped her head in his heads, directing her gaze back to his, ignoring her light gasp of surprise. “I’ll protect you,” he stated firmly, passionately and tenderly stroked her cheek with a clawed thumb.  More than anything she had to understand that he would always protect and provide for her.  She was his mate now, and he’d do anything to keep her safe.

Flushing, Kagome stared in wonder at his simply amazing creature before her, bemused at his passionate behavior towards her, yet incredibly touched.  They had only just met hours ago and yet he was adamant in his declaration to protect her, refused to have no contact with her for more than a few minutes, and stared at her as if she were his savior, his salvation.

And in a way she was because if it hadn’t been for her, he would have never gotten out of that cage.

Her brown eyes softened and she smiled while her blush deepened a little.  “I believe you,” she said and was surprised to find that she truly and honestly did believe that he would indeed protect her from any and all harm.

Inuyasha smiled and her heart jumped.  Clearing her throat, Kagome stood up and automatically offered a hand to help him up as well.  “C’mon, we better get going.  I’ll have to ring up Kouga when we get there—” She either ignored or didn’t hear his low growl at the mention of her boyfriend’s name, “—and I’ll have to lie and say I’m in another city for safety, or something.” She sighed; Kagome always hated lying because she knew, as did everyone else, that she was a terrible liar.

Heaving himself to his feet on his own, Inuyasha used the offered hand instead to haul her to his chest and swiftly sweep her off her feet, ignoring her squeak of surprise and cradling her against his chest, kissing her forehead. “Which way?” he rumbled, content to just hold her like this forever.

Cheeks red, Kagome’s arms automatically wound around his neck and she sputtered. “Inu-Inuyasha, put me down. I can walk,” she insisted however being this close to him had its benefits. She was plenty warm now and her legs were still achy from the cramps, but he didn’t need to know that.

“No,” he said shortly and started heading toward the faint scents from the fair without an answer, not about to let his bitch walk when her legs were still sore. Inuyasha wasn’t stupid; he knew her legs were still achy from the way she had stood up and he didn’t want her walking when all it would do was cause her pain.

Kagome frowned, not exactly liking his attitude.  “Put me down.  I’m fine, really.”

He snorted and gave her a skeptical glance.  “Keh.”

Her blood boiled and she squirmed in his arms, pushing against his bare chest now. “Dammit, put me down—!”

Abruptly Inuyasha growled and dipped his head, snuffling her flesh for a moment before nipping her neck in reprimand.  He was the alpha in their relationship, and he wasn’t going to tolerate his bitch’s disobedience.  

Kagome immediately ceased her struggle and went silent in his arms and he grunted, satisfied and continued walking toward their destination, unhurried.

Still shocked that Inuyasha had actually bit her, Kagome huffed and pouted, crossing her arms over her chest while realizing that she wasn’t about to be put down anytime soon.  She chalked it up as a male pride thing.  

Stupid testosterone.

After a while of silent walking, in which Inuyasha had been delicately sniffing every now and then, Kagome broke the silence.  “…Aren’t I heavy?”

Inuyasha actually chuckled at that and her insides fluttered. “No.” To emphasize this point – or to just show off, Kagome couldn’t decide – he suddenly and very unexpectedly released his grip on her legs and swept his arm behind his back, flattening his ears at her surprised shriek but then smirking when she scrambled to keep her hold on him so as to not fall, tightening her hold around his neck and wrapping her legs around his abdomen in a purely automatic reaction.  His remaining arm was still secured tightly around her waist, proving that he could indeed support her with just one arm.  He told himself that her desperate hold to him didn’t have any affect on that.

“What—why—how come—that wasn’t funny!” Kagome snapped, glaring at the mirthful look on his face and unknowingly tightening her hold on him.  It didn’t even occur to her that this was her chance to escape and walk on her own.

Shaking his head, Inuyasha smiled in the darkness and leaned forward this time to place a chaste kiss on her forehead, his heart swelling with warmth.  He secretly enjoyed the way her cheeks grew red and she averted her gaze, her bottom sticking out in a pout.  She was so adorable sometimes. Amused, he effortlessly arranged his female into her original position and he didn’t miss her soft sigh of release when she was once more cradled against his chest.

A companionable silence fell over the two after that, only speaking to give him directions to her apartment once they emerged from the woods.  Kagome was impressed how he easily found her home without a single question, and when she asked about it, he simply shrugged and tapped his nose after he’d put her down outside the apartment complex.

At the moment they were standing before her door and Kagome, grateful that they had not run into anybody on the way up, was having a hard time fitting her apartment key into the lock.  She could feel Inuyasha’s body heat from his distracting proximity at her back, warming her skin and sending her heart to go pitter-patter in her chest. Dammit, but did he have to be so close?

As if sensing her thoughts, the demon in question sighed and stepped closer to her, bending his head to nuzzle her neck and Kagome nearly jumped out of her skin.  Strangely, that was the moment she finally managed to unlock her door.  

Quickly she opened the door and ushered him inside her dark apartment, shutting the door and locking it behind her before shucking her shoes.  She released the breath she hadn’t realized she’d been holding.  Finally they were in the safety of her home and no one was the wiser.

Meanwhile, Inuyasha was trying to get drunk on her scent. It surrounded him everywhere and he closed his eyes, inhaling deeply and reveling in her delicious aroma.

Flicking on the light switch, Kagome glanced around and found her new demon friend looking around curiously, his head canted to one side and his ears flicking atop his head like mini radars.  She couldn’t contain the giggle that escaped and watched as an ear flicked in her direction before crimson eyes turned toward her, one eyebrow cocked.

She shook her head, smiling. “Nothing. C’mon, let’s get you cleaned up.” She grabbed his hand and led him to her bathroom, where she tossed him a pink towel and motioned to his tattered and unsalvageable jeans. “Lose ‘em.” She turned her back politely, blushing at her boldness and started the shower for him.

Inuyasha blinked, stared down at the only thing he owned, and shrugged before doing as she said and removing them from his person, not at all concerned about his nudity.  He wasn’t expecting the embarrassed squeak when she turned back around to face him and wondered why her face got all red and her eyes looked anywhere but at him. He frowned.  Did she not like what she saw?

A second later told him that he was very wrong indeed about his assumption as her scent wafted to his nose and his eyes widened, a certain part of his anatomy instantly reacting.  A smirk slowly made its way onto his features; his bitch liked what she saw, did she?

Which was just as well.  If she reacted that way to any other male, he’d have to kill the poor bastard.

Blushing darkly, wondering if her face rivaled a tomato by now, Kagome fought against the urge to turn her head and gawk at the hard manliness that was Inuyasha.  She’d only gotten a glimpse of him, but, merciful heavens, was he built!  Thick, muscular thighs, a hard and ribbed abdomen and a smooth, toned chest. Of course she’d had plenty of chances to ogle his chest before since he was shirtless, but she had refrained out of shyness and respect.

Boy, she was regretting that now.

“Um, uh, the-the water should be warm enough,” she told him, still looking at the floor and twisting her hands together nervously.  “There are some extra towels by the sink and, um…well, I’ll just…be out there…” Somehow she made her way to the door without once looking up, shutting the door firmly behind her.  

Inuyasha watched her go, amusement shining in his crimson eyes, before heaving a sigh and stepping into the shower.  Back when he’d still had that bastard for a master, he’d been allowed on rare occurrences to use the shower, but only for brief amounts of time.  Now…now, he could spend however long he wanted.  

He grabbed the knob and cranked the heat all the way up.

Out in the living room, Kagome released the breath in her lungs in a loud exhale, her face flaming as she slumped down on the couch and pressed a hand to her chest, above her racing heart.   What was happening to her?  Inuyasha was evoking so many emotions within her and she was so confused.  He made her angry, happy, sad, frustrated, surprised…

Desired.

Her blush darkened and she swallowed thickly, biting her bottom lip nervously.  God…she hadn’t felt truly wanted ever since…ever since she started dating Kouga.  With Inuyasha, with just a glance he could make her a sputtering and blushing fool, stumbling over her words and creating strange sensations in her lower belly, a not so unpleasant warmth that pooled in the pit of her stomach and a curious flutter to her heart whenever he smiled at her.  

Come to think of it…her boyfriend hadn’t made her feel so…alive and wanted in a very long time.  Not since the first year of their relationship, anyway.

Kagome frowned, mulling it over briefly before a rather large yawn interrupted her and she found herself lying down on her plush couch – a house warming give from her mother – and closed her eyes.  She was so exhausted; today had been rather taxing for her and with reason, too.  

She’d rest her eyes for a bit until Inuyasha was finished showering before going to take her own then heading to bed.  The couch, thankfully, could be pulled out into a bed for her guest to sleep on, so his sleeping arrangements were taken care of.

Tomorrow she’d call Kouga; right now all she wanted to do was rest…

Feeling much better now that he was cleaned and not smelling of dried blood and sweat anymore, Inuyasha emerged from the bathroom wearing nothing but a smile on his face, towel drying his hair.  He didn’t want to put his bloody and tattered jeans back; they’d just make him feel dirty again and they brought back too many unpleasant memories. No; he much more preferred to walk around nude so that he could feel free and unhindered.

And of course to see Kagome’s reaction. That wasn’t something to be missed.

Following her scent into a spacious living area, he found her on a cream colored couch; sound asleep with an arm tossed over her head and the other laying over her flat tummy. He watched her for a few more minutes in silence, admiring the way she looked so peaceful and at ease while asleep before heading back over to the door, flipping the light switch off, and ambling back to his female.

Carefully, so as to not wake her up, he effortlessly picked her up and eased himself down onto the soft cushions, stretching out and positioning her so that she lie on top of him, her head tucked under his chin and his arms wrapped protectively around her tiny frame.  Spying a blanket draped across the back of the couch, he yanked it off and covered them both before heaving a deep, content sigh and joining his mate in the most peaceful slumber he’d had in years.