I am back from the dead. Wow, it truly has been a while since I last updated. I had to lose Wattpad for a while due to complications with space on my tablet and I lost motivation for writing due to some councilors at my high school telling me to get an actual job. But I am back, my Kitsune pups. I plan to update more often now that I have Wattpad back.

Miko's POV:

I opened my eyes to seeing nothing but darkness. The sting on my back reminding me of the torture I got before. I wiped my face of what tears were left on my face. I know that Sesshomaru wouldn't come for me. I'm not Rin. I'm not a small child that needs to always be protected. I'm a human woman, who made herself believe that she could have a happy ending.

I felt like such a fool. But there is no time for feeling sorry for myself, I needed to get out of here. I refuse to die again, I'm tired of the out of body experience happening to me all the time. Just as I was about to go after my bindings, a sliding door opened, blinding me with light.

"I told you to stay away from my son, you didn't listen. Pathetic mortal. You're only human, yet act out of line like a peasant." I knew that voice from somewhere, but where? My mind was still fuzzy from the cold and the sting from my injuries on my back. "I am going to make sure you never see my son again alive. I should have killed you the first time I saw you."

That's when it hit me. Inu Kimi, Sesshomaru's mother. She wanted me gone, no matter what it took. Even so much yo kidnap me in my sleep. "I'm sorry. It won't happen again, I assure you." I spoke, voice cracking from my throat being so dry. "I don't think I'd be able to look him in the eye again, let alone be around him. I'm a human, and he hates us, so I'll just go live in the East, away from yours and his territory."

Apparently, that was the wrong thing to say. It only angered her more. "You think that's good enough?! You tainted my son! You've seduced him and tainted his name and reputation!" I sigh, waiting for her to finish her rant. Whether she truly cares for Sesshomaru or not, I didn't care. I wanted to leave and never see him again. I didn't want to run the risk of having my heart broken because u got attached to a long living demon.

"I am sick and tired of looking at your face. I'm going to make sure that you die within these walls. I will make sure your blood and screams remind every woman who hears you, that no one can dare to touch my son and live to become Lady of the West." She turned and left, slamming the sliding door behind her. Then, I heard the crack of a whip on the floor, then a second whip. I then realized, I was going to be whipped to death. I chuckles to myself. What a pathetic way to die.

I then felt a sharp pain on my back, I cry out in pain. Then felt ut again, and again. Two, three, five, ten... I lost count after fifteen. My body became numb after twenty, how many could I take? I hoped not many, so my death would be reasonably quick. I closed my eyes, getting myself prepared to die one final time.

But, death never came. My eyes shot open as I hear a loud, but deep growl shake the walls around me. A side door opened, leading outside into the starry night, before a large red eye peers into the room, followed by another growl. The low deamons with the whips quickly unchained me and knelt down yo the floor, shaking in fear.

I slowly stood up, looking up again to see Sesshomaru in his normal form, his face showed no emotion, but is eyes... his eyes were colder than normal. You could feel them stabbing through your soul with the icy glare to shatter anyone's life. "Miko. Let's go." I flinched as he started to walk away. His voice held so much hatred, I was afraid to follow. He stopped, looking back at me. "Miko, now." I snapped out of it, quicking pushing past the pain in my body to join him.

Sesshomaru grabbed me by waist, pulling me into his chest. It caused me to act on reflex, placing my hands on his chest. Sesshomaru tightened his grip on my waist, causing we to wince, as he took to the skies. I held onto him tightly. The height wasn't enough yo kill me, but I wasn't about to go falling down, and living disabled poor breaking so many bones.

We landed at the hotsprings. The same hotspring that I shared my first kiss with Sesshomaru. The memory caused a ping in my chest, making my heart ache, wishing for his emotions that day yo be true, and not done silly game. "Why did you bring us here? Rin, Jaken and Ah-Un are not here." I said, wondering if he was going to personally kill me himself.

"These are healing springs. Get in." I flinched again. His voice was still so cold, still full of so much hatred. I took a couple steps away from him, creating space. "If you do not go in willingly, I will force you into the water myself. I will not have you injured when I claim what's mine." A shiver went down my spine. I slowly took over my tatered robes, and got into the water quickly, whimpering when the hotspring water touched my fresh whip lashes.

I managed to get in waist deep, covering my breasts with my arms, feeling too much pain to take another step. I was slowly relaxing my body, getting used to the pain, when I heard small splashes behind me, before hot water was poured all over my back. I cried our from pain and shock, before feeling a tingle all over my baby, I could feel my muscles relax, as the pain quickly went away.

I then felt strong arms wrap around my waist, I usually would have beaten the person up until I saw the markings on the arms. Sesshomaru was holding me, and he was not letting go. "My Lord, please release me." I told him as best as I could, with a dry throat and bring shaky from before. I was met with silence, but his arms tightened around my waist. "My Lord, please, I don't want to be held by a man that could just be stringing me along and playing with my heart strings."

I froze up when I heard him growl. I fucked up, I'm going to die. He let go of me, before turning me around to face him, holding my face in his hand, his long nails slightly digging into my cheeks. "You shall not command your Lord what he can and can't do. You are my mate, you are bound to me through life and in death. I will make sure by the end out tonight, you understand that." I didn't have time to react or retaliate before he kissed me, holding me against his body.

My body acted on it's own. I kissed him back, placing my hands on his shoulders. His hand slide from my face to touching my neck, then to the bite make, where he marked me as his. He separated from the kiss, only to kiss and nibble on the bite mark. I couldn't control it anymore and let out a quiet moan, wanting him to continue. Only one thought went through my mind before it went blank from lust. This is our only moment we have together, evil is still out there. We are running out of time...

Hello my Kitsune pups! I am finally back! Thank you to everyone for being so patient with me and this story. And to those who commented on previous chapters wanting an update. It had helped me push through my writers block and depression to deliver this chapter to you. The writing is a little different, I've been working on improving my writing. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this chapter. Do you all want a lemon writing? Or do you want me to skip that and let you all use your imagination on how that very steamy night went? Up to you. Take care, stay hydrated, and stay safe darlings. Love you all dearly.