Two days after they arrived at Sesshomaru's castle, Sesshomaru finally cornered Kagome.
"What did you mean when you had experience with being stabbed? Has someone harmed you?" he practically growled.
"Wow, you really don't beat around the bush, do you?" she laughed.
"Just answer the question, Miko."
"Sesshomaru, lots of people have hurt me, and I know that many will hurt me in the future. I appreciate your concern, but I'm a big girl and I can take care of myself," she said, walking away.
"I just want to protect you. We're all that's left," he murmured sadly to himself.
A/N: I love this chapter for some reason... It just... :') Yea, anyway, REVIEW!