Toya felt a jolt of pleasure pass through his body as though heâd just died and came back to life. When she opened her lips to him, he couldnât help but drive his tongue deep into her, giving in to the kiss of a lifetime, searching out all the hidden places he had longed to find. He sucked in her hot breath when her kiss tried to dominate his.
His arms coming up around her brought them closer still as a wave of possessiveness rushed through his veins. Her small hand had wound its way up into his hair, where she grasped it, holding him captive.
Shinbe regained consciousness. Sitting up, his eyes followed the stunned gazes of Kamui and Suki. Turning to look, his jaw dropped. They looked like two lovers totally into each other and not knowing they were being watched. Shinbe reached over and grabbed Suki's arm, shaking it to get her attention although his eyes were still locked on the couple.
Suki turned her face slightly to let him know she acknowledged his shaking her arm but her eyes were still transfixed on Toya and Kyoko. Neither one of them could believe what they were witnessing.
Shinbe tried to snap out of it by shaking his head to clear the dirty thoughts that threatened to take over. Using his better judgment, he leaned toward Suki. "Donât you think we should stop him before it goes too far?" He whispered honestly feeling like a voyeur. "I mean, once the spell wears off and Kyoko is back to normal, sheâs gonna be angry if she isnât still in one piece.â Shinbe knew Suki would catch the double meaning.
Suki blushed as she glanced over at him. âYeah, Iâm just glad he stopped her before she did that to me." She grinned.
Shinbe cocked an eyebrow, wondering what the hell he had missed.
Kamui, who had been silently watching in astonishment, heard Suki's remark. He couldnât help it⦠the thought of Kyoko getting Suki in a lip-lock like that. It sent him into a fit of laughter that he tried to keep quiet but couldnât.
Shinbe and Suki snickered as Kamui laughed his fool head off but then Suki glanced back at Toya seeing how his body was already starting to move in a seductive rhythm against Kyokoâs. She knew they had to intervene somehow.
Toya was in heaven, taking all from the kiss that he could. He took the kiss even deeper as his passion began to flame. The need to make Kyoko his sizzled within his guardian blood. He gave a low growl as his hand gripped the back of her head. His fingers splayed through her hair as he pulled her farther into the now demanding kiss.
The way she was sitting on him with her legs on each side of him, he could feel her heat against his rising need. Toya put his other arm lower on her back as he ground himself up against her. The sensation was making him lose control. He was oblivious to everything except his need to have all of her.
The stimulating smell of desire she was giving off let him know she was ready to become his⦠forever. All he needed was to be inside her⦠deep inside her.
Shinbe and Suki realized it had gone far enough and they could tell neither was in control anymore. Shinbe stood and Suki rose beside him, their smiles now gone. Both too scared to approach. It wasnât funny anymore.
"Toya, please stop this at once. Remember⦠Kyoko is under a spell and doesnât know what she is doing. Toya!â Shinbe called out, hoping he wasnât too late. He took a quick step back when Toya's head snapped up.
Toyaâs eyes turned silver then tinted red as he growled, sending a warning for them to back off.
Shinbe took a step in front of Suki protectively. âThatâs not Toya,â He hissed as he gripped his staff so hard that his knuckles turned white. He needed to find a way to snap Toya out of his present state-of-mind before things went too far.
âIâm not scared of Toya's demon side,â Kamui frowned and started for them with every intention of taking Kyoko from his brother. He was stopped short when Suki grabbed one arm and Shinbe grabbed his other.
âNo, Kamui!â They cried in unison.
Sukiâs heart was beating fast out of fear for both her friends. âDamn Hyakuhei and his curses!â She tried once more to make him understand. "Toya, she will hate you if you take her while she doesnât know what sheâs doing. Please try to get yourself back under control.â she hardened her voice, âYou have to let her go."
Toyaâs gaze turned on Suki angrily as the words slowly reached through the haze of desire and penetrated into his subconscious. The dangerous color receded from his eyes, turning them back to liquid gold. He reluctantly returned his attention to Kyoko with a shattered heart. He almost lost it again when she pressed herself downward, searing heat across his rock hard erection.
Kyokoâs eyes were glazed over with unrestrained passion and he could smell the scent of her need. Toyaâs gaze softened in understanding. She was waiting on him to make love to her. She wanted him as much as he wanted her.
It was all he could do to not grab her up and leave with her. But with all the willpower he had left in him, he understood the truth of Sukiâs words. Kyoko would hate him. Heâd already kissed her against her will, and now this? Toya gently pushed her off him and stood up; closing his eyes to the rejected look she was now giving him.
Kyoko didnât understand why he was leaving her. She reached out to grip his shirt, wanting him to stay. It felt like her world would shatter if he left her. "Toya, please, I love you." Her eyes misted as she tried to get him to look at her. She whispered in a confused voice, âDonât leave me.â
Toya had frozen in place, unable to pull away from her hand. He tried to remind himself that she would have said the same thing to Hyakuhei had he not broken the barrier before she disappeared into that void. His claws dug into the palms of his hands drawing blood and he tried to focus on the pain to help stabilize his willpower.
Suki came up behind Kyoko and holding on to her, she looked at Toya. "Maybe you should go away for a little while until the spell wears off and you are both under control again.â She nodded her head toward the trees, hoping he would listen for once.
Toya hung his head⦠his dark hair barely hiding the need in his eyes from everyone watching. God, he wanted to claim her, wanted to mark her right there and then⦠but Suki was right, Kyoko wasnât herself right now. Sheâd only hate him for it later and he didnât want that. He gritted his teeth with his restraint. If he ever took Kyoko for his own, heâd never give her back. She would be his⦠for life.
Suki gasped at the look on Toyaâs face when he finally raised his head up to look at Kyoko. It was a look of enlightenment and barely suppressed hunger⦠the silver within his eyes matched the silver highlights that streaked his ebony hair.
He stepped forward, his eyes only for Kyoko as he leaned down, gently kissing her on the lips before whispering the words, "Iâm sorry," against them. Then with all the self-control he held within his body, he turned and disappeared into the forest.
Suki sighed as Kyoko started crying. Her small body trembled as she whimpered. She placed her hand on Kyoko's shoulder and looked over at Shinbe not knowing what to do. Her own bottom lip trembled when she noticed Shinbeâs back was now turned to them and his shoulders were tense.
Kamui had also become very quiet; no longer thinking it was funny. There was too much truth behind this situation and it was breaking his heart.
Kamui had also become very quiet; no longer thinking it was funny. There was too much truth behind this situation and it was breaking his heart.
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Kyou inhaled the air that had only a moment ago held the stench of his enemyâs spawn. The scent had quickly changed as the sun returned and he could smell the priestess. Her scent drifted to him, carried by the breeze but he could also detect the unmistakable scent of her tears. Following the bittersweet scent, he searched for her.
He did not want anyone upsetting her and for some reason, the thought of her crying made his anger surface. What had she befallen to bring tears to her emerald eyes? His calm face showed no emotion but his protective instinct surfaced as he flew in the direction Kyokoâs scent was coming from.
Toya hadnât gone far when he felt someone approaching. He gave an angry hiss⦠his unease mounting. Kyouâs scent grew steadily closer. It was unhurried and calm as it passed over him, moving in Kyoko's direction. With a snarl, Toya turned and raced back to where heâd left Kyoko and the others.
Within only a few fleeting seconds, Kyou gazed coldly down at the group from a height where he would not be detected. The woman-child was on her knees crying while the demon slayer was laying a hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort her. Shinbe and Kamui seemed calm and only stood by watching them from a distance.
He could smell Toyaâs lingering sent but couldnât see him anywhere. He could also smell Toya's desire still hanging thick in the air.
Surely, his stupid brother had not tried to harm the girl. Kyou silently willed Kyoko to look up at him, sending the thought into her mind as he gazed down at her quietly, no emotion showing on the outside. His heart beat faster when she raised a tear-streaked face to meet his gaze.
Kyou glared coldly down at the ones standing around her. All eyes turned to him as his voice descended from the air. "Who has dared to hurt this girl?â His calm voice belied the danger they were in⦠for whoever had hurt her would pay.
Chapter 4 "Dangerous Feelings"
Kyoko glanced up hearing the voice in her mind telling her softly to do so. Her tears reflected the light like glittering diamonds as she watched Kyou floating above her and she sent him an adoring smile.
Suki tensed up at Kyouâs deadly question and glared up at him. She shook her head, "It wasnât any of the guardians that hurt her. It was your uncle Hyakuhei. He had a spell cast on her.â Suki squared her shoulders, angry with him for accusing them of hurting Kyoko. âWe killed the demon who cast the spell so Kyoko will be alright within a couple of hours."
She stepped in front of Kyoko, trying to block her friend from Kyouâs view. After Kyoko told her earlier about Kyou kissing her... Well, she didnât want Kyoko getting any ideas right now. She would let her kiss Shinbe first if it came to that, so she blocked his view and folded her arms across her chest as if standing guard.
Kyou smiled coldly at Suki but his eyes narrowed, which sent a warning into Shinbe's heart. He stepped up to stand beside Suki, adding to the blocking of Kyokoâs vision of his powerful brother, but also to get his attention off Suki and onto him.
Kamui stood silently behind all of them and started to move forward to join them but Kaen stepped in front of him out of nowhere in warning. He glared at the fire sprites back before shifting that glare to his oldest brother.
Kyou was secretly impressed with the courage they showed in front of him⦠although it would not do them any good. Once again, he summoned the priestess to look at him.
Kyoko stood up and walked around her two would-be bodyguards to be able to see Kyou. Suki grabbed her arm to try to stop her but let her hand fall when Kyou gave a warning growl.
Kyoko watched Kyou with affection. To her, he was like the most angelic creature she had ever seen, floating there with his white silky shirt fluttering around him. His platinum hair swirled, lending an air of sensuality to his unmatched beauty. And his golden eyes... God, she loved him.
And that was what Kyou saw and heard within her thoughts⦠love⦠and she was bestowing it directly at him. His breath hissed as he inhaled, staring intently at her, his gaze darkening with desire.
"She wants to come to me, so let her." Kyou looked down at Suki and Shinbe dispassionately. The tone of his voice was enough to let them know they were treading on thin ice as he shifted his gaze and watched the priestess stare at him adoringly. She reached up to him with her arms out stretched, beckoning him to come get her. Within her mind, where only Kyou could hear, she whispered his name longingly.
Suki and Shinbe jumped into action before the guardian lord could do it. They both grabbed an arm and lowered it back to her side. Kyoko turned and looked at them both⦠still with love in her expression as the spell demanded.
Kyou gave a slight frown, narrowing his eyes on them. "What kind of spell is she under?" He demanded in a stern voice.
Shinbe glared up at him. "A Tenshi kissed her right before we destroyed it.â He knew this was all he had to say, for Kyou had more knowledge then all of them combined when it came to demons and spells.
Kyou's lips held a whisper of a smile on them, now understanding. "Let her go,â He instructed in a deadly tone as he descended closer to her. Kyoko watched his approach giving Kyou a loving smile that would have melted the heart of the most evil of demons.
Suki and Shinbe dropped Kyoko's hands and took a step back knowing they couldnât stand against him. He was too powerful. They watched in horror as he slid his hand behind Kyoko and pulled her body flush against his, lifting her up into the air to hover there.
For an instant, she registered the hard strength of the thigh that parted her legs, feeling the heat of his skin through his silk clothing. Kyoko wrapped her arms around him, pressing her body even closer, loving the feel of his powerful leg between hers.
Kyou watched her lips part as she pressed herself against him. There was another way to describe the demon spell as he was sure Shinbe knew. The spell had sent her into heat. He pressed back hearing her sigh in response and felt a jolt of scalding hot lightning flash into his midsection as he watched her in wonder. No one had ever affected him in this way⦠no one else ever could. Heâd never allow it.
He touched her flushed face as she strained against him seeking more. He knew she didnât know what she was doing, for he was aware of the spell she was under and her innocence. Innocent or not, her passion would be a force all its own once it was released.
Kyou knew that she would remember everything that happen once the spell wore off so he ground his thigh against her, giving the pressure she was seeking. He slashed his lips across hers in a demanding and hungry kiss. He would set her on fire with need⦠need that would carry past the spell.
He felt her small hand slide into his hair and her fingers grip him. The sensations it was causing made him almost lose control as he devoured her mouth and rocked against her⦠letting her know the rhythm he would one day show her. Striving for control, he reminded himself he would not take her like this. Not when the spell was interfering.
The others nearly jumped out of their skin when Toya crashed out of the forest and landed right below Kyou and Kyoko. His eyes were now blood red with anger as he watched Kyou passionately kiss the girl he loved more than life itself. And he itched to kill him for it.