Chapter 71
Heart stuttering, the miko took a tentative peek toward the resident tree demon. Shoulders drooped.
'Thank goodness.'
The normally meddling elder had astutely reverted into his unassuming form. None, aside from Tamotsu, bore witness to their strangely intimate contact.
A slight squeeze and prickle of claws brought her attention back to Sesshoumaru; whose brow was lifted in question.
Kagome pursed her lips and shook her head. 'No use in having another lesson in demon vs. human perceptions. Not to mention the embarrassment…'
Two more passes and the Inu-youkai withdrew; revealing clear unblemished skin.
Astonished, unprovoked emotions welled within her breast.
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