Chapter 21 - Repercussions
Kouga had been lying since their fateful meeting on his cave's mountain. The latest half-truth slipped from him with the ease of practice. "Everything seems to concern her in some way, doesn't it?" He countered. "Her origin doesn't protect her from our time's trials."
Inu-Yasha growled. "What trials?"
He and Miroku glared, demanding an answer.
It was Kagome who spoke.
"My part in trouble's done," she said firmly. "I've tied up every end I had a hand in making."
Kouga's mouth went dry. "You have," he agreed. "This one was my doing."
His words sank in. A tremble shook her.