Sesshomaru and the Songstress: Passion From Within

Chapter Twenty-One: Assurance

Laying in their bedroom, Rumana held Rin in her arms. She was sleeping soundly, her little stomach rising up and down with each small snore. Holding her close to her chest, Rumana could feel her heartbeat echo through her tiny chest. Tears running from her eyes, she nuzzled her face in Rin's hair. She had woke with a nightmare, which is why Rumana took her to their bedroom ---- not wanting her to be scared and alone. After a few moments of consoling Rin had finally succumbed to sleep.

It had been a week since Lady Mother's visit, and Rumana could not erase from her mind her final warning. She was not worried about herself, but for the little human that she held in her arms. This Kiyoshi was almost certainly a dog demon like the rest to have Lady Mother's approval. More than likely she had a hatred for humans like the rest. Bringing Rin ever closer to her, she feared for her safety.

"There's no need for you to be so concerned." Sesshomaru said, walking into the room.

"I don't know how you say can that." Rumana said, running her fingers through Rin's hair.

"Kiyoshi and I ended our marriage over a hundred years ago. She was a waste of my time, a mistake I didn't plan on making again."

"You don't she'll come to claim her title once she realizes you've remarried?"

"I doubt it. She's too prideful. Mother was just trying to play mind games with you. You shouldn't let her cause you so much conflict."

"Why did you two separate? I'm assuming the marriage was arranged, I'm guessing your mother was rather upset with your decision to terminate the marriage."

"She wasn't too pleased. But I couldn't stand being with that spiteful creature one more moment, much less having children with her. Father understood, but Lady Mother continued to have contact with her to the point of obscenity. Father forced her to stop, for everyone's sake."

"You still haven't told me the reason you left her."

"I hated her. Isn't that a good enough reason?"

"You hated me when you married me."

"Rumana…..why must you pry? Can't you just accept what is here now?"

Rising from the bed, Rumana walked over to him, staring directly into his eyes.

"If this woman is still around and is holding a grudge against you, I need to know why. Not for my sake, but for the safety of the little girl laying in our bed."

"Kiyoshi never cared for humans…but I don't think she would honestly make such a nuisance of herself. She's knows that I cannot stand the mere sight of her, I doubt that she would make any attempt on Rin."

"I hope you are right. But you are still avoiding my question."

"There's nothing left to say Rumana. She is not my wife anymore, hell, I never wanted her to be. Leave it at that."

Gently he put his arms around Rumana, drawing her closer to his chest.

"We have bigger problems to deal with than my ex-wife. Naraku is bound to make his move soon --- don't fog your mind with such silly ideas. We need to be ready for him when he decides to come out of hiding."

Saying nothing else, Rumana turned away from Sesshomaru's embrace and laid back down beside Rin, holding her once again close to her chest. Sesshomaru stood in the corner of the room for the rest of the night, watching his two precious women sleep soundly. Her scent was still in this room, and he knew that Kiyoshi would find out about Rumana. But would she honestly be as vindictive as she once was? Crossing his arms, Sesshomaru sighed deeply as he added one more problem to his list. She might come back,and if she did, he would take care of her permanently ---- something he should have done a lone time ago.