Survival of the Fittest

by Ruby Silverstone

The tables have turned. Humans now stand tall while demons struggle to redefine themselves in a world that makes their strength obsolete. A wanderer on the streets, Sesshomaru seeks to claw his way to wealth and freedom. By a rare show of kindness, he finds opportunity landing in his lap, and a woman chipping at his iron heart. 100 word drabble series. AU.

14. Chapter 14

The surety of his tone put her one edge. So did his eyes.

"I have said before that I can offer protection."

"I heard you," Kagome answered, a slight bite to her tone. "I don't need it."

When his eyes narrowed Kagome was able to see a thin line of vivid red painting his lash-line. Even homeless demons were unfairly beautiful. He leaned forward over their small table, lacing his fingers together and pressing them lightly to his mouth. "Perhaps not you," he conceded. "But someone else might."

Her cup made a sharp clack when it landed on the table.