Chapter two

Kagome parked her car in her long driveway. She opened the door, grabbing her purse and slipped out of the vehicle.

Her heels clacked against the pavement of her driveway as she walked towards her house.

The house wasn't overtly large, especially because she didn't want to get lost every time she wanted to go the restroom or something. But it was larger than a regular home.

It held two stories and a basement, that was currently filled with junk that she had to sort through and appoint to the appropriate area. And yes she had some maids and butlers but she only hired them because she realized, with a bit of help, that she couldn't keep up with everything going on in her home.

So she reluctantly hired some help. That included five maids and three butlers. Her former mate/husband was a very jealous and protective youkai, therefore her help was mainly female.

Kagome smiled at the memory of their search for new hires.

(Flash back)

"Mate. I believe you should have mainly females for your helpers." He started.

"And why is that Ridiske?" Kagome asked while absentmindly rubbing her rounded belly.

They were in Ridiske's study, Kagome was sitting on the floor in her comfy night gown her back, ankles, and sides supported by soft down pillows. Ridiske was pouring them some home made honey tea.

"Well mate, I'm just taking their safety into consideration." He said finishing with the tea and placing himself behind Kagome, replacing the pillow at her back. He handed her the cup of tea, which she gladly accepted.

She took a sip of the tea, loving how the warmth of it caressed her throat and warmed her from the inside. She closed her eyes and leaned into Ridiske. No one could make tea like Ridiske. "And tell me...how are you taking their safety into consideration?" She asked lifting a brow with her eyes remaining closed.

Ridiske chuckled lowly. The vibration soothing Kagome further, it was a wonder how she held onto her consciousness. "Well...say if one of them were to touch you in a way that I did not agree with...then I would have to beat them, brutally."

"Ah." Was all Kagome could manage. She turned to her side and placed the tea cup down. She snuggled into Ridiske's embrace, her mind getting foggy with exhaustion.

Ridiske chuckled again. "It seems my mate is tired."

Kagome opened one eye, and peered up at his smirking lips. "Of course, Ridiske. You barely allow me to sleep, with all of our rutting."

This time he fully laughed, it was hearty and loud, yet soothing and calming. Kagome smiled, she was too tired to form the energy to laugh. "That is true my mate."

Ridiske placed a finger under her chin and lifted her head slightly. "Kagome..."

Kagome opened her eyes as far as her brain allowed, which was only about halfway. "Yes...?" She replied, a tiny bit groggy.

"I just want you to know...that I love you, and I will never leave your's or our pup's side, for as long as I live." Ridiske said searching her eyes, finding love, compassion, desire, understanding, and exhaustion there.

Kagome was slightly curious as to what brought this on... yet nodded nonetheless.

"I love you too, Ridiske."

(End of flash back)

Kagome missed Ridiske very much. He was a light in her life after she finally decided to change her direction. But she should've known he wouldn't be there forever...yet he didn't have to go so soon.

Ridiske, was murdered by some group called silenciar. They've been tracking them for three years now, with no luck. Kagome considered taking matters in her own hands. But she couldn't, not if that meant placing her daughter in a dangerous situation.

Kagome reached her door and walked inside, closing it behind her.

"Mommy!" A youthful energetic voice called.

Kagome smiled, loving hearing her daughter's voice. "Nana-bear! Come give mommy a hug!" Kagome called to her daughter.

As soon as the words left her lips the child came bustling down the hall and launched herself into her mommy's arms. "I missed you very much mommy." Nanaiko said hugging Kagome tighter.

Kagome smiled and kissed Nanaiko on the top of her black and electric blue striped hair. "I missed you too, Nana-bear." Kagome shifted her little toddler so that she was straddling her hip.

"How about we go have a glass of milk, and then you can tell me all about your day. How does that sound, hm?" Kagome asked as walked towards the kitchen.

"Mhm, that sounds great mommy!" Nanaiko answered, she had the brightest smile on her face. Nanaiko was basically bursting with energy.

Kagome smiled brightly. "Yes indeed it does."

Kagome placed the the small child on a stool after they arrived at the kitchen. "Are you hungry, Nana-bear?" Kagome said opening the fridge, glancing at the neatly arranged shelves and drawers.

"Yes mommy, can I have some cookies with my milk?" Nanaiko asked with an adorable little pout, on her lips.

Kagome knew that was coming, but she decided to allow her child to have the cookies just this once. "Okay, Nana-bear. But only this once." Kagome said with a slight stern tone.

Kagome smiled at her child's happy squeal. Kagome grabbed the cookie dough and the milk from the fridge. " Are you gonna come help your mommy make these cookies?" She looked up and saw here child nodding her head.

"Yes mommy!"

(40 minutes later)

Nanaiko rested against Kagome's chest, apparently those warm cookies plus milk was enough to put poor Nanaiko to sleep. Kagome would ask her about her day later, maybe even tomorrow if Nanaiko slept till then.

Instead Kagome sifted so s he was comfortable and also fell into a gentle sleep.

Yep, coming home early is exactly what she needed.

(End)

A/N: Here it is the long awaited chapter two! Woo!

Hopefully I'll update quicker now that I am out for summer time! Woohoo! Summer is finally here for me, I couldn't be more excited!

Anyway...~clears throat~

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