Rin had gone into the forest to search for food with Jaken and Ah-Un. Sesshomaru did not fail to notice the surprised look on her face. Of course it would surprise her. If anyone told him two days ago that he would be taking a mate, he would have killed them there and then. He himself did not know. He never thought he would until he met Katsumi.

He wasn't one to surrender to beauty, but Katsumi captivated him. She was standing tall, elegantly, proud, and breathtakingly beautiful by the lake as he was on his way. Right there and then he decided he wanted her.

With one glance he knew she was like himself, cold, calculative, aloft, proud and ambition. Most of all, she was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen. He had to have her!

She was about to refused his offer but thought the better of it. It wasn't like she had a choice once his decision was made. Her only two choices were to come with him willingly or to be forced to come with him. When he wanted something he took it. She was smart to know when to surrender and to whom and he liked that about her.

But the look in Rin's eyes stirred something inside his chest…

He quickly dismissed it. Rin would not be neglect just because he took a mate. He would make sure she was well taking care of and made sure she got all of the best. Even when he took a mate she would not be any less important. He was a man of action and his actions would soon secure her that she was not forgotten. He closed his eyes and kept his senses alerted and listened for dangers. Listened to his ward inside the forest.

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RiceBallMaker94, sotam: Yep poor Rin! It was such a big bomb shell.

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SesshyRin3: Lol, he is still an idiot at this point. Thank you so much for the reviews for poem and "Just Another Normal Day At
The Western Palace" as well. ^^

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