Many things had changed since the miko's return.
Her role in the pack had not.
She fussed with the younglings, Rin now included, making sure they were fed and comfortable when it came to their sleeping arrangements. Protected them even though their mission was simply to explore, to aid those in need in the villages they came across.
Even his brother fell in line, conceding without much argument. It seemed that his acknowledgement of her power lessened the need to be overbearing about her safety.
Sesshoumaru could not say the same.
The urge to protect the woman increased every spent in her presence.