Rin grasped a hold of Sesshomaru's clawed hand and gave a gentle squeeze. "Father was over protective of Yuka because she almost didn't make it. He didn't want her to be forced into a political mating and risk losing her. He wanted both of us to choose love. Yuka fell in love with the captain of the guard; they were mated and happy for two hundred years until he was killed by father's enemy. I remained by his side until his last breath. His last thoughts were of Yuka, asking me to keep her safe." Sesshomaru lowered his head as remembered the pain he felt not just at the loss of his friend, but the pain he felt from Yuka.
"I remember having to be the one to tell Yuka about his death; she collapsed as I told her, her knees giving out from under her, the tears that instantly flowed down her cheeks, I knew the pain she felt. I felt it when Midiriko died. The loss of true love. She punishes herself for not being there to protect him, so she doesn't allow herself to love anymore. In the same night she lost her mate and her father." Sesshomaru stated his golden eyes shined with unshed tears.
Rin nodded her head in understanding and gently squeezed his hand to comfort him. "I understand Sesshomaru. She has my sympathy. I couldn't imagine not having you in my life anymore. That was one reason I followed you again. The times when I didn't see you everyday tore my heart apart. You are all I need." Rin stated. Sesshomaru turned his head to look at her when he stood up in shock. He couldn't believe what he was seeing before his eyes.