A Wolf in Dog's Clothing by Sereia

Chapter 1

"Why do ya keep lookin' at your phone?" Inuyasha asked, slinging a cloth over his shoulder. After Kagome had been forced back through the well, he'd quickly realized that fending for himself meant cooking for himself. She wasn't around to bring him ramen anymore, so he'd had to get creative and found he actually enjoyed it.

Which was why Kouga was able to relax on the couch after being at work all day. He enjoyed hunting, and they still did it on a regular basis, but his mate's catering business was thriving, and for some reason, he still enjoyed cooking for them after doing it all day.

Go figure.

The screen was still dark, but as Kouga glanced out the window at the rising moon, he knew it was only a matter of time. "I'm expecting a call."

Inuyasha raised an eyebrow. "I thought you forwarded all work calls once you left the shop."

"I do," he agreed. "This isn't for work." He couldn't stop himself from grinning, half delirious with anticipation.

Golden eyes narrowed as Inuyasha leaned against the kitchen doorframe. "What did you do?"

Kouga blinked innocently. "What makes you think I've done anything?"

His mate stared at him for a moment longer, then shook his head. "Just don't come cryin' to me when it goes sideways," he said, turning around. "And dinner's in ten."

"It shouldn't take that long—" His phone finally buzzed, and he slid his thumb along the bottom before raising it to his ear, not bothering with a greeting.

"There will not be enough of you left to bury when I am through with you." It was more of a growl than actual words, and he bit the inside of his cheek to keep himself from laughing.

"I can't imagine what you mean," he replied, leaning back on the couch.

"You filthy mongrel," Sesshoumaru bit out. "That is the last time you babysit—" The rest of his tirade was drowned out by adolescent howling, and Kouga lost control, nearly falling off the couch as he heaved with laughter.

He could barely keep the phone at his ear, eyes tearing up as the howling continued through Sesshoumaru's muffled cursing, and it only got worse when he heard Kagome giggle in the background.

Inuyasha emerged from the kitchen, confusion etched into his brow. Kouga held up his hand, trying to collect himself. "They sound like wolves. Are you sure they're yours?"

"I will skin you alive the next time I see you," the daiyoukai threatened.

"Must've had a really good teacher then," he amended, wiping his face. Another round of howls interrupted his response, a harsh snarl being all he heard before the line went dead. He was still laughing when he got to his feet, pocketing his phone.

"Do I wanna know?" Inuyasha asked, following him back into the kitchen.

Kouga inhaled deeply, appreciating the combination of spices and flavours from whatever was on the stove. "I might've taught your niece and nephews what wolves do during a full moon the last time I babysat."

His mate snorted, then went back to plating their food. "Lemme guess, Sesshoumaru is currently losing his shit and threatening bodily harm."

"Naturally."

"And we won't be getting an invitation to the next family event."

Kouga's grin widened as he pulled a stool to the kitchen island. "Most likely."

A matching grin tugged at Inuyasha's lips. "Tell K'gome to send videos." His phone immediately lit up with Kagome's face, three separate files coming in, and both men doubled over in laughter.