Chapter Thirty-Eight - Answers

Sesshomaru crumbled the letter his half-brother had left for him. His mother was still staring, but he needed to think of an appropriate answer.

"What happened between you and Inuyasha?" She must have tired of waiting for him.

Never one to cower in fear, Sesshomaru answered her boldly.

"We spoke. This Sesshomaru told him to leave."

His mother's glare turned deadly.

"Why would you do that?"

He fought the urge to shrug. "He did not belong here."

"What about me?" The miko asked softly. He didn't bother to look as he answered her.

"He wasn't supposed to leave you here."