Chapter 53
Sesshoumaru swiveled toward her profile. "If you are amiable, then I will begin."
Although apprehensive with what was sure to be an unpleasant experience, considering the awful burning sensation from the original toxin alone, Kagome recognized its necessity if she hoped to have her powers returned to her. She desperately needed to resume fulfilling her duty…
Determinedly straightening her posture, she gave a permissive nod and proceeded to reveal the top of her blackened shoulder.
Sesshoumaru reached for her until the claw of his index finger hovered above the surface her skin and caught her eye. "Don't forget to breathe."
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