She gave him a calculating look but did not pull away.
Progress.
"As far as apologies go, I'd say you're doing pretty well."
A smile touched his lips.
"But that doesn't mean I've completely forgiven you! So don't go making a habit of it."
Ignoring her warning from before, Sesshoumaru grabbed her hand and lifted her palm to his mouth. He paused so she could process the action, then watched her pupils dilate as he dragged his fangs across her skin.
"I would extinguish my existence on this earth before allowing you to be hurt again."
The beat of her heart sped up.
"Well damn."
