"This is real, right?" Trembling hands buried themselves in his hair. "Maybe the spell didn't work, and I'm—"
"If you are anywhere but here, I will not hesitate to bring you back." The words were guttural, pausing his movements, and Kagome let out a choked laugh.
"You're not allowed to be mad at me for being reckless then."
"I remain lord of this shiro and will do anything I wish." He pulled back only enough to press their foreheads together. "Especially when it comes to the safety and well-being of my future mate."
The bottom dropped out of her stomach, breath hitching as she gave him a startled look.