Chapter 25

Kagome let out a dramatic groan as she sank into the bubbling water of the hot spring, being mindful of her injured arm. With gentle but efficient hands, she began rinsing all the blood she'd accumulated from that morning's events; sighing at the sensation of clean hair. Once satisfied she could no longer spot a single speck of blood on her skin, did she allow herself a good look at her shoulder. From her inner clavicle to the rounded edge of her shoulder joint spread charred-black veining extending from a centralized angry-red slash.

'What have you gotten yourself into, Kagome?'


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