Chapter 42
Preparing her traveling kettle she mustered a half-smile.
"I have been very fortunate, Bokusenou-san. With everything that has happened…I don't know where I'd be if it weren't for Sesshoumaru." Kagome grew quiet again and sighed, "And I'm afraid I haven't been very fair to him since receiving the injury."
"How so?"
"In my fear, I have doubted him. Sesshoumaru doesn't deserve that; especially from me…"
Bokusenou eyed her knowingly, "You're worried he's losing his patience."
"Yes…and no. He swore that nothing could separate him from those he protected."
"Oh?"
"But I fear I've given him reason to…"
"Yet, he returns."
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