Disclaimer: I claim ownership only of this plot, none of the characters are mine.
Summary: Naraku hires Sesshoumaru, private detective, to find his "kidnapped" bride, Kagome. There's more to her than meets the eyes and Sesshoumaru is determined to fit all of the pieces together. SessxKag drabble!
"talking" 'thinking'
25. Rigid
"Absolutely not."
Sesshoumaru's hardened gaze bore down on her. Inuyasha frowned.
"It's risky."
"It'll work," she insisted.
"I said no. Think of something else," Sesshoumaru returned.
He was rigid in his opposition. She approached him slowly, taking one clawed hand in her own.
"I'll be fine, I'll have you to protect me," she encouraged.
He softened, but said nothing, his inner turmoil obvious.
"I am going to do it, whether you approve or not, but... I would much rather face him with you beside me."
To her relief, he deflated and nodded his acceptance.
"I will protect you."
"I know."