“Die!” Jasmine jumped up from her nightmare. A thick cloud of fear saturated the air in her room. Scanning the room quickly while sweat rolled down her face, she exhaled the breath she was holding. Sleeping had been nearly impossible after returning home from Japan last week. The cruel torture and death of Raidon plagued her mind. How could Sess do that? Was he really that vicious? Could I love someone like that... like him? She got up from her bed and went towards the kitchen. Jasmine poured herself some milk and sat at the table in the dark. Slowly drinking she tired to calm her frazzled nerves.

One week passed and she still couldn't bring herself to talk to Sesshoumaru. She avoided him when she saw him in class and around campus. She asked Curtis to screen her calls. Her mom tried to get her to come up to the job and talk to him, but when she got there she would see him and run towards the elevator. Finals were coming up and she couldn't focus at all. I wonder if Yukina is up. Looking over at the clock. Damn she probably sleep. Hell I should be sleep at 2a.m. Sighing she finished off her milk and padded back upstairs to her room. Laying back down she decided she really needed to talk. “Yukina, you up?”

 

“Well I am now. Damn Jazzy it's two o'clock.” Yukina complained.

 

“I really need to talk. I can't sleep and the dream...memories are flooding my mind. I haven't talked to him...but I feel the urge to and I don't understand why. Then to add to that finals are coming up and I could use the extra help. Yukina I...well...I-I- miss him,” she acknowledged.

 

“Oh Jazzy, I know this is hard for you but...well he is who he is. I think you should talk to him,” she sighed.

“No, I can't. Honestly I'm scared of him. He killed someone in cold blood. Yukina he ripped the man's arm off after smiling at me!!!” she exclaimed.

“Jasmine I know, you have told me. Look as a youkai I don't understand how you're feeling. For me that would be the best thing since sliced bread, for my mate to kill someone after violating me. Your father would have done the same thing and you know it,” she rebutted. “What did you expect for him to do? Let him off with a warning. He sodomized you for Kami's sake! As far as fearing Lord Sesshoumaru, well you shouldn't. A mate should never fear his mate,” she said.

“Look all these fucking rules make no sense to me. All I know is he is a murderer,” Jasmine defended.

“Dammit Jazzy, he is NOT a murderer. He fucking defended your honor from a rapist and kidnapper. What would you have him do?! Tell me?!” Yukina waited but got on answer. “Just as I thought. Why must you have compassion for that asshole?! If you want to worry about something worry about your mate. Have you seen him?! He looks tired. If you reject him he will die Jasmine. Die. Is that what you want? Kami!!!” she yelled at her friend.

Stunned at the outburst Jasmine started crying. Yukina, her beset friend and the closest thing she had to a sister had just cursed her out. Yeah she admitted to herself that she was being an idiot. Sess loves me that why he killed him. Jasmine got up turned on the light and sat at her vanity.

Oh god I think I do love him. Once she thought that she saw he features begin to change. The last thing she heard Yukina say is “he'll die”.

“He'll die”, she hesitantly said.

“Kami, you have no idea what being a mate is. You know what I can't talk it's three in the morning and I need some rest. Call your mate.” Yukina said before abruptly hanging up.

 

Jasmine listened to the dial tone in her hear for a brief minute before she suddenly had the urge to jog. “It's been a while since I went for a run,' she thought out loud. She went and put on a red velour Puma sweat suit with matching red running shoes. After tying her hair back into a ponytail she looked at the clock again. I guess I'll call him. She dialed Sesshoumaru's number and bite you bottom lip in anticipation.

“Hello,” he sleepily said. He looked over at the clock and frowned. 3:45 am. Why isn't she sleeping? Why would she call me when she has been avoiding me all week?

“Sess,” nervously she said.

“Yes.”

Not really knowing what else to say she said. “I.”

“Hello”

Looking back at the clock she knew he was sleep but asked anyway. “Um...Are you sleeping?”

“No”

Oh dumb ass ask him and get it over with, she thought. Jasmine desired to see him. To kiss him again. After the trip she was being a stubborn ass avoiding him. Now, with Yukina's outburst, she realized that she was cared for him.” I was um thinking of going jogging since I can't sleep.”

“Hn.”

“Would you like to um maybe want to meet me at the bike trail,” she asked. Hoping that he would. She desperately wanted to see him.

“Perhaps,” he said coolly. He wanted to see her. He would be there but if he would make his presence known was something different. If he was honest with himself, he would admit that she hurt him with her avoidance. He had to fight with him inner beast over whether he should go see her and claim her. He knew she loved her but...well her feelings he was unsure of.

“Well anyway, bye.”

“Good Bye”

 

Jasmine got up grabbing her iPod and ran out the house towards the bike trails. Tears stung her eyes and she remembered the look in Sesshoumaru's face when she told him that she was leaving Japan that night after the trail.

 

*Flashback*

 

After the brutality that she witnessed she closed herself off to the world. Kagome, Rin and even Sango had attempted in explaining why Sesshoumaru went as far as he did in killing Raidon, but she didn't want to hear the excuse. In her mind Sesshoumaru was a murderer. Once Rin, Sango and Kagome finished trying to console her. She cried. She cried for Raidon and Sesshoumaru. None of this would have happened if I had listened she told herself. No one deserved to die like that...not even him.

 

 

Jasmine curled up into the fetal position and cried into her pillow.She heard the whisper of Sesshoumaru's clothes as he entered her room. “Jasmine, please do not weep for him. He knewif I found him he would die.” Sesshoumaru said. He rubbed small circles in her back trying to soothe her ache. “Jasmine...” he began but she looked up at him with determination in her eyes. “I am leaving tonight...alone,” she said daring to look into his eyes. She saw the instant hurt he felt, but she did not waver. She wanted out. She needed her space and she wanted him to understand that.

 

Sesshoumaru stood up and begin to walk out of her room. Why would she want to leave? Did I not save her? Did I not protect her honor? He looked back at her, “As you wish.”he finally said and he walked out of her door.

 

Mate hurt she heard in her mind. Go after mate now, her youkai commanded. But she didn't listen. Taki and Kameko entered her room and begin packing her belongings. She got up from the bed and walked until she reached the garden. “He was hurting.” Yes mate hurt. “Who said that?”I did. “You who? Am I losing my mind?” No I am you...your youkai. “Youkai...only demons have that.” The voice didn't answer. So caught up in talking to herself she didn't notice Inuyasha in the tree.

 

“Talking to yourself wench?” He said. Inuyasha jumped down in front of her. “I heard ya leaving?”

 

“Yeah I just need some time and space.”

 

“Well don't wait too long wench. That bastard brother of mine loves you,” then he walked away.

 

“Jasmine, the driver will take you to my plane. I will give you your...space,” he dryly said keeping his emotions in check his facade didn't fail him. His heart was crushed. He wanted to beg her to stay but that would show a weakness.

 

MATE HURT the voice growled in her head. She started to transform in front of Sesshoumaru. Her golden brown ears appeared with the black tip. Fiery red hair grew longer. Green eyes
slanted with blue slits for pupils. Small fangs pierced her tongue. A long golden brown and black stripped tail wrapped around here waist. “Sess...” she cried out. Looking in his eyes she could see the amazement.

 

“Come Jasmine,” Sesshoumaru said. He looked sad to see her changed back. He walked her to the car and kissed her brow before he closed the door.

 

*End of Flashback*

 

 

Jasmine ran faster as if she could outrun her memories. The burning in her legs grew intense as she ran up hill towards a bench. Once there she collapsed on the bench breathing hard and while tears leaked from her eyes. “How could I be so stupid?'

 

“Jasmine is that you??”

 

She looked up at the familiar voice she heard. “Lawrence? What are you doing here?” she asked him while wiping the tears from her eyes.

 

“I was just jogging to clear my mind when I heard you crying.” Lawrence said.

 

“Oh well... continue your jog I'll be fine,” she bit out harshly.

 

Lawrence flinched as her words hit his ears. Damn she must still be mad. “Um..Jasmine... are you alone?” Please say yes.

 

“Yeah.”

 

“Lets get a coffee or something and talk maybe I can help,” he said extending a hand.

 

Looking around to see that Sesshoumaru wasn't there she figured he went back to sleep. “Sure I'd like that.” She took his hand and got up.

 

In the shadows on the tree Yukiko hid. Excellent everything is going as planned. Too bad Raidon had to die, but hey he was just a pawn. She looked around and saw Sesshoumaru jump down from a tree. Oh this is getting interesting.

 

 

 

After getting off the phone with Jasmine he got up and threw on some jeans and a black t-shirt with a dog on it. Looking in the mirror he made sure his concealment spell was working and walked out the door. He went down to the garage and got in his silver Benz. He drove to Jasmine's house trying to catch her before she ran off. Curtis was sitting on the front steps.

 

“She's gone Lord Sesshoumaru. I tracked her going towards the bike trails,” Curtis said.

 

“I will bring her back,” Sesshoumaru said before he sprinted towards the woods.

 

The scent of her tears were potent in the air. Dammit, she is still hurting. He slowed to a walk when he sensed Yukiko in the area. What the hell is that bitch doing here? If she has harmed Jasmine I will...his thought cut off by the smell of a man and Jasmine going towards the small shopping center. He followed until her heard her talking to some guy. Who is that?

 

 

“So you went to Japan with a man you just met and now you're engaged? Wow and you say I move on quickly.” Lawrence said laughing.

 

“Yeah but Taisho is great. He owns businesses in Japan and tomorrow is the grand opening to the resort he is opening here.” she explained.

 

“So you are working with him and dating him?” he asked with a raised eyebrow.

 

“Something like that. Anyway what brings you back to LA?” she asked changing the subject.

 

Lawrence knew she was trying to change the subject but went along with it. “Well my cousin Yukiko. She just came from a grand banquet in Japan and she wanted to fly in town to basically visit with her. She says that the guy who threw the banquet is going to be hers.”

 

“Really? Well wish her good luck for me,” she replied.

 

Returning the conversation back to her and Sesshoumaru he said. “I will. So are you going to talk to him?”

 

“I guess. But he is kinda ...well different from other guys.” she mused. “But I think when I left I hurt him.” she added.

 

“Yeah you probably did Jasmine. You know us men; we don't always express ourselves well. I

bet you broke the poor mans heart.”

 

“If he has one,” Jasmine added.

 

They both laughed at that.

 

“Look Jasmine there is something I always wanted to tell you,” he seriously said.

 

“Lawrence I don't want to talk about that. It took me months to get over that and I just don't want

to rehash those feelings,” Jasmine quickly expressed.

 

“Jasmine, I know. I wanted to tell you that...well it wasn't you. I'm ....well... `I'm gay,” he blurted out.

 

Jasmine looked at Lawrence in shock. “GAY? NO!!!” she exclaimed with her mouth gaping open.

 

“Yeah. I know it's crazy but I am. I was hiding it behind you. You are everything I wanted to be. So I lived through you vicariously. But anyway, I was hoping you can forgive me and be my friend,” he explained blushing.

 

Stifling a giggle she nodded.

 

“Damn don't look now but there is a fine guy behind you with silver hair to die for,” he ogled.

 

Jasmine jumped up and looked straight at Sesshoumaru. The voice in her head returned. Our mate. Mate? Yes Mate. She walked over to him. “Taisho...this is Lawrence my ex.”

 

“So it is.” he impassively responded.

 

“Well I will leave you guys to talk. Later.” Lawrence said giving her the get-your-man-took.

 

She smiled at him. Wow that would have thought Lawrence the freak of the week is gay. She turned to look back into the eyes of her love. “Sess I'm so sorry. I was wrong and it took me all this time to realize that...well you were only doing what any man would do.”

 

“True.”

 

Looking down and fiddling with her fingers she added, “Well if you still want me then I'm here.”

 

“Still want you?” raising an eyebrow he asked. He took her into his arms. “I never stopped wanting you Jasmine.” He kissed her gently. Allowing her body to melt into his. She is perfect. As the kiss deepened he could feel a tail wrap around both of them. Her soft tongue became textured in his warm mouth. He could feel the pricking of her claws into his neck. She is changing. As their tongues battled for dominance he could feel the outline of her fangs with his tongue. Regretfully pulling away he gazed into her emerald and sapphire eyes. Tell her...tell her now that we need her. I do need her. Yes now claim our mate. He looked at her again, this time she wasn't changing back. “Jasmine I have something of great importance to tell you.”

 

“Oh?”

 

“I have developed feelings for you,” he confessed.

 

“Oh? And sort of feelings are you talking about?” she asked.

 

“Love,” he gently acknowledged.

 

“Love?” she doubtfully repeated.

 

“Yes, I find myself loving you more everyday,” he declared.

 

“Oh?” she replied.

 

“Oh??” he questioned.

 

“Yes. Oh.” Jasmine stated a little to emotionless for Sesshoumaru.

 

He recoiled. Is he rejecting me?

 

“Sess...well I love you too,” she divulged.

 

“You do?” he impassively queried.

 

“Yes I do. I think I loved you when you...well...pleased me in another way' as you put it,” revealed giddily.

 

Sesshoumaru chuckled. He loved reminiscing about their first encounter. The way she screamed his name. Oh and her lips.

 

A clapping sound took him out of his trance. He growled once he registered the unwelcome audience. “Yukiko what do I owe this displeasure?”

 

Yukiko stalked over to Sesshoumaru and Jasmine. “Well the Inu no Taisho and his kitten bitch showing ...affection towards each other. How disgusting.”

 

“Who are you calling a kitten bitch BITCH?!” Jasmine snarled.

 

“Oh my my my have you looked at your self. Did you know you were a cat? A neko-youkai? Or did daddy dearest keep that from you?” Yukiko bit back.

 

“Sess what is she talking about?” Jasmine asked.

 

“Later,” he said. Turning towards Yukiko he added. “Why are you here?”

 

“To get MY mate from this pussy bitch.” Yukiko replied poised to attack Jasmine.

 

Before Sesshoumaru could respond Jasmine jumped up and a red whirlwind surrounded her. Her green eyes turned red. Her face stretched, fangs hung out of her mouth. Her uncontrolled rage at Yukiko calling Sesshoumaru her mate forced a transformation to her true demon from.

 

Curtis from far away sensed his daughter transforming and ran as fast as he could to her.

 

Sesshoumaru attempted to calm her, but she couldn't hear him. All she could hear her heartbeat pounding and her blooding boiling.

 

Yukiko grew anxious. A fight she wants well a fight to the death she will get. Yukiko started to transform.

 

Lawrence felt the surge of power and turned back to find out what was coming from his friends location.

 

MY MATE

 

MY MATE

 

MY MATE

 

Jasmines youkai raged. She was out of control. She was scared. What is happening to me?

 

At a lost Sesshoumaru did the only thing he knew. He knocked Jasmine out to stop her metamorphosis. Rage fading while her unconscious body fell into his arms.

 

“Yukiko depart from my sight. If I ever see you near my mate again, you shall die” Sesshoumaru said with venom dripping off his lips with each word he said.

 

He turned on to leave and felt Curtis coming his way. Yukiko had already run away fearing for her life.

 

“Lord Sesshoumaru what happened to her?” Curtis asked. He did a double take when he saw Jasmine in youkai humanoid form. “She has broken her spell??” he asked more in disbelief then anything.

 

“So it appears,” he calmly said. He looked down at his mate.

 

 

Sesshoumaru and Curtis walked back to the house in silence. Jasmine still was sleeping off her fury peacefully in Sesshoumaru's arms. He longed to claim her now but he had to wait. Tomorrow was the grand opening of his resort and he needed Jasmine to alert for the gala. The other reason that he was not able to claim her is time. I took a week to claim a mate and for her accept it. Jasmine was feisty so he knew it would take all seven days if not more. They would need to be protected and uninterrupted.

 

“So, when will you take her back to Japan so she can become your mate formally Lord Sesshoumaru?” Curtis inquired.

 

“There is much this Sesshoumaru needs to attend to before I will take my mate.” he answered calmly.

 

Once at Jasmine's house, Sesshoumaru took her up to her room and laid her down. She didn't stir once. The only sound he heard was a slight whimpering of protest when he moved. His cell phone vibrated as Rin tried to reach him for the sixth time.

 

“Yes Rin,” he answered quietly.

 

Hearing the slight hint if irritation in his voice Rin worried.” Daddy is everything ok? I heard reports of Jasmine transforming from your investigators.”

 

“Yes everything is fine” he replied sedately.

 

“Ok daddy. Uncle Yasha and Aunt Kagome are on their way there. Shippo and I will arrive later tonight. Is everything ready for the opening?” she said.

 

“Yes.”

 

“Okay goodnight father.” Rin sweetly added sounds like a little girl again.

 

“Goodnight.” Sesshoumaru responded softly.

 

Kissing Jasmine on her temple he padded out of her room. “I will return tomorrow for her.” he said to Curtis as he walked out the door.

 

 

Darkness is all she could see. Jasmine was scared. What happened to me? Am I dead?

No. Who said that? I did.

 

Suddenly an enormous cat appeared before her glowing in a bright red light. She had two large golden tails with black strips circling it and two large ears with black tips. Beautiful scarlet eyes shone dangerously. Jasmine backed away frightened of the beast.

 

“Be not afraid Jasmine fore I am you. I am your youkai.”

 

“Me ...no I'm human.” said Jasmine in disbelief.

 

“No, there is much about your life you do not know. Allow me.”

 

A blinding light overtook the darkness. She heard a woman screaming and other telling her to push. She took a step forward and saw a woman who had creamy white skin and four grey stripes delivering a baby. Turning to her left she saw two tiger youkai and on her right she saw her step-father. The doctor told her one more push. The woman gave all her might to push out the baby. “You have a beautiful baby girl,” the woman doctor said. Curtis stepped beside her and whispered something in her ear. The woman smiled. The doctor chanted something and instantly the baby appeared human. Right at the moment the most gruesome thing happened. The two tigers attacked the female doctor and the woman. Curtis fought with all his might but was stuck down. The baby fell to the ground but before hitting the floor red whirlwind surrounded the baby and she turned into a large golden cat ready to pounce. The cat killed the two tigers in a sonic attack that sounded more like a lions roar. Then the cat turned to Curtis and licked his wounds. Curtis woke and grabbed the cat that turned back into the baby in his arms. The smell of death made bile rise in Jasmine's throat, but she refused to release it. She watched as Curtis cry on the dead mothers' body while it began to dissolve.

 

“Who was she?” she asked the large cat.

 

“Our mother”

 

“No...Yvonne is my mother.”

 

“Yes, but she was our birth mother. Allow me.”

 

Another flash of light came and this time the little girl was crawling on a beach. Curtis was there watching the girl and staring out to the horizon. A woman came up and started talking to him. Jasmine noticed her as her mother. Curtis told her about the baby and the story. A flash forward and Curtis and Yvonne were getting married. Night came and Jasmine watched Curtis get mad because Yvonne refused to be marked. She heard him yelling. Yvonne said coldly. I will raise your demon child, I will even attempt to love you, but know this demon I am from a holy family and I refuse to live forever with you. From here on you are the step-father. Curtis nodded and walked away from his child with tears in his eyes.

 

“I remember Curtis not being there. Then he suddenly appeared and they married and then I had a step-daddy. But I was ten years old then.” Jasmine said sounded as if she was trying to convince herself.

 

“No we were 100 and now we are nearly 200. The spell takes away the memories of the long years. We appear 20.”

 

Gasping at that Jasmine commanded, “Tell me, who am I?”

 

“We are a powerful Neko-youkai now. When we were born a concealment spell was placed to contain us. Our mother was betrayed and murdered because she loved a hanyou. We saved our father and in return he saved us. He gave us to Yvonne and returned as a step father. He made all our dreams come true by finding our mate.”

 

“Mate,” Sesshoumaru”

 

“Yes. Mate. Lord Sesshoumaru.”

 

“Will I wake up?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“When?”

 

The cat turned and walked away. The darkness returned. Jasmine cried.

 

 

“Jazzy, wake up.” Curtis worriedly said. He had been trying to wake her for thirty minutes now.

 

“I'm up father,” she said still in her daze.

 

“Father?? You never call me father Jazzy.” Curtis said with a frown.

 

Jasmine fluttered her eyelashes. “But you are my father. Right? My visions are memories right?”

 

“Yes...I am,” he admitted.

 

“Then we have much to discuss father. But after the opening tonight and with my mate okay?” she asked.

 

“Whatever you want Jazzy,” he said.

 

“And father...thanks for everything,” she said.

 

Curtis amazed that Jasmine remembered hugged his daughter for the first time in years. “Go your mate will be here soon,” he commanded.

 

“Yukina. Hey look I know you're at work but when you get this call me.”

 

Jasmine left a message for her friend. After the argument and the incident at the park today, Jasmine realized two things. First, she was really being a selfish ass, to not only her mate but her best friend. Once her youkai spoke to her, she began to physically change frequently. I wonder if Yukina knows? She wondered.

 

Jasmine went and showered after calling Yukina. Tonight was the night of the grand opening to yet another resort in the Inutaiyoukai chain. She needed to go shopping for a dress. Her mom was supposed to take her but back out at the last minute. She picked out a long white flowing skirt and a red floral shirt. She laughed at the irony. The same colors as Sess formal kimono.

 

Jasmine called Lark after she finished dressing.

 

“Hey girl, I need your help. I have to go to the grand opening tonight and I don't have a dress. Wanna hit the mall with me?” she asked Lark.

 

“Girl yeah! I'll meet you there,” Lark exclaimed.

 

Jasmine smiled to herself. She missed hanging out with her friends. She decided to call John knowing Lark would bring Kiyo to carry her bags. Two rings later John answered. “Hey John, wanna hit the mall with me?” she asked.

 

“Not today Jazzy, I…um..well…I have a date,” he confessed.

 

“A WHAT?! Damn John who's the lucky girl? Someone I know?” she interrogated.

 

“Well…I…look Jazzy I have to…well I'm busy. I'll call you later.” He said stumbling over his words.

 

Well well well, my Johnny has a date. She thought while slipping on her red flats.

 

Once she met Lark at the coffee shop they sat and caught up over hazelnut lattes. Lark and Kiyo had broken up while she was in Japan. Apparently Lark saw Kiyo and Lawrence out on a date witnessed them `closing the deal' with a kiss. Not knowing what else to do, Lark made a huge scene and smacked the taste out of Kiyo. Successfully publicly embarrassing herself she ran to the bar got drunk and passed out in her backyard. She still couldn't remember how she got there, but she woke up to the sprinklers.

 

Jasmine told her about her trip, but left out the gory details. Instead she made up a story about Taisho fighting a guy named Ray over her. Even Lark told her she was crazy for being mad about the fight saying is was “necessary.”

 

The pair went into every boutique on the strip. The amount of money they spent was ridiculous. Since Lark's father was rich and Jasmine had Sesshoumaru's credit card the two went loco shopping. Finally, they ended up an upscale shop with the most elegant gowns in town, or so the logo said. Jasmine tried on a red spandex cocktail dress that hugged all her curves.

 

“So, you thing he will likey?” she playfully said.

 

Lark stood stunned. “Fuck yeah girl. When did you get so damn sexy??” she inquired.

 

Jasmine blushed, her figure had drastically change after she discovered she was a youkai. With rounder hips, more defined waist and an enlarged cup size she truly looked like a vision in red.

 

“Well I guess Imma get it.” She said

 

Larks handed her a pair of clear stilettos with a red ribbon strap that wrapped around her defines calves. “Girl you're going to give that poor man a heart attack,” Lark added.

 

The two giggled while the sales assistant rang up the dress and shoes. They left to get make-up and extra accessories for Jasmine. Lark decided that she was going to `doll' Jasmine up when they returned to her house. Jasmine called Sesshoumaru to confirm the time of the limo's arrival.

 

Two long hours later Jasmine stood in front of her full length mirror and gasped. The red spandex cocktail dress outlined and accentuated her luscious body. Her red hair pinned up on her head allowed her high cheek bones and feline hazel eyes to be more prominent. Turning to view her profile she notices the roundness in her rear. The dress clung to her butt and formed a perfect onion. The deep V neckline plunged both in the front and back showing her smooth and back and giving a peek of her chest.

 

“WOW!” Was the only things she could say.

 

Her make-up although minimal, was flawless. Lark applied a shimmery bronzer to her skin, cheeks and eyelids. She was a pink tinted gloss on her full lips.

 

“Girl I have out done myself. Well I hope Cinderella get her prince tonight,” Lark said.

 

Both Yvonne and Curtis mouths dropped when they saw Jasmine come down the steps. The awe was short lived however when the driver arrived.

 

Sesshoumaru read the banner on the outside of the resort and smiled. Finally ready to open. After Inuyasha and Kagome made up, all the plans went smoothly. The lobby had fresh flowers on a cherry wood round table in the middle of the cream marble floor. Above the table was a grand crystal chandelier that cascaded downwards. The golden done ceiling glowed warmly. Butter yellow and cream stripped walls with deep chocolate leather chairs filling a seating area. The baby grand piano greeted the guest with classical music.

 

Sesshoumaru paced as he waited for Jasmine. Dressed in a classic tux and a red tie and vest; red being his ceremonial color. He'd spoken with her earlier that day and regretted not being available to escort her. Some last minute problems with security that needed his direct attention.

 

In the ballroom Inuyasha and Kagome greeted the wealthy guest during the cocktail hour. Sango and Miroku were making sure the security held up. Elite Hollywood stars and statesmen were there to celebrate and mingle. They couldn't afford a breach. With Shippo and the tech crew working the light and music the ambiance was mellow. The lord and ladies of Japan also joined them in America.

 

When the limo pulled up Sesshoumaru held his breath. He could sense the nervousness in her aura. Slowly he walked over to assist her out of the car. Once he saw her is mask of indifference failed him. His eyes leisurely roamed her body.

 

“You're drooling,” Jasmine said blushing.

 

Quickly closing his mouth. “So I am,” he replied. Extending his arm he said “Shall we?

 

“Yes.”

 

Strolling holding hands Sesshoumaru told her how beautiful she was. She continued to blush at his complements.

 

She is perfect. I couldn't have prayed for a more perfect mate. Tonight she will be mine, he thought clutching the box in his pocket. While Jasmine wasn't speaking to him, he devised a plan get her back. Kagome and Rin convinced him to propose to her at the grand opening of his resort.

 

Flashback

 

Daddy why isn't talking to you? Rin asked.

 

“I believe her view of me has altered,” he replied.

 

“Well yeah. I mean you did go a little over board Sesshoumaru,” Kagome added.

 

“This Sesshoumaru did no such thing,” he retorted.

 

“Daddy you brought him back to life ,” Rin added.

 

“And add to that you smiled at the poor girl before you ripped a limb from him,” Kagome added.

 

“Your point,” he hissed.

 

Hesitantly Rin continued. “Well…that was cruel daddy she did not expect that.

 

“Me either,” Kagome said.

 

“Look, just propose to her. She is going to be there right?” Rin asked.

 

“She shall,” he replied.

 

“Great!! I will get Inuyasha to make some diamonds with the Tetsusaiga. Besides the backyard needs landscaping so the damage will be helpful,” Kagome said.

 

“Indeed,” he said dryly.

 

“And daddy, give her your card. Girls always feel better after shopping,” Rin added giggling.

End Flashback

 

All things worked out for him. Jasmine found her way back into his arms and now he was going to be sure she stayed there. Rin went through all the trouble of making sure all of Jasmine's friends and family were there. Kagome made sure that this week Jasmine was too busy with her training to notice, Sesshoumaru's absence. After all she was to be the Lady of the West.

 

“Jasmine you left this in Japan,” he said handing her the sapphire crescent.

 

“Oh…thank you Sess,” Jasmine squealed and kissed him.

 

He put the necklace on her neck and kissed the spot where is mating mark would soon be.

 

“This will also conceal your transformations from other. Only youkai and miko's will see your true form,” he added.

 

“Really? Wow you think of everything huh?” she said and kissed him.

 

Everything went as planned. Cocktail hour over, and the speeches began. Rin and Inuyasha spoke on the plans and history of the company. They cut the ribbon on the lobby and toasted to the resort. The dancing began and the party livened up. This time Sesshoumaru and Jasmine danced all night together.

 

The night was drawing to a close when a spot light focused on them slow dancing to Luther Vandross Here and Now. They slowed to a stop and Inuyasha handed him a microphone.

 

“Jasmine, in the short time I have known you, you have changed my world. I would like to share this happiness with you forever will you marry me?” he asked on bended knee.

 

Jasmine was in completely astonished. Her tears flowed freely and her mouth was wide open. If Sesshoumaru was an Inu-youkai he would have heard her whisper yes. He placed the four carat crescent moon engagement ring on her left ringer. The youkai in the audience saw for the first time her transformation into a neko. Her parents and friends applauded in delight. Jasmine turned around when she heard Yukina's voice.

 

“Congratulation's Jazzy,” Yukina said.

 

“Oh girl, I'm so sorry,” she apologized.

 

“Please it's ok. You should be happy. But what I want to know is how did you break your spell?” she inquired.

 

“You…you knew?” she said confused.

 

“Of course all youkai can see through concealment spell. I am so happy that you found true love Jazzy. Now go to your make him your mate.” Yukina pushed her off with a sly smile.

 

Sesshoumaru stepped up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist and whispered something in her ear that made her blush. They walked out together and got in his car. Sesshoumaru sped towards his penthouse apartment ready to take his mate to her new home. Once in the apartment Jasmine and Sesshoumaru went to relax in the bath.

 

“Now that we have announced our engagement and I have said you are my intended you will live here. All that belongs to me is now yours,” said Sesshoumaru as he began washing Jasmine.

 

“And all that I am belongs to you. But tell me one thing. How did you know?” she replied leaning into his strokes.

 

“Your father.”

 

Jasmine nodded knowingly and blushed as Sesshoumaru rubbing circles on her back. With each stroke of the clothe Jasmine's resolve was reduced. He washed her back and slowly moved towards her bottom. He moved from her butt to her sensitive clit. With his free hand he snaked it around her wet body and tickled her ebony nipple. Her desire for him rose until she could take no more. “Please lets retire for the night,” she whispered.

 

“Let's.”

 

 

 

A/N: MWHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I know I am evil leaving it like this but hey what can I say. Will there be a lemon yes but I want it to tantalize and seduce your senses. The whole next chapter will be a lemon and maybe the ending of the fic.