The stench of his guilt had blinded him to more than he thought.
"Before you start analyzing things and wondering if we could've gotten to this point sooner, just remember I've kind of been burned with 'promises' and 'truths' with other people."
Her words washed over him like ice water, and Sesshoumaru straightened to his full height. "I will not go back on my word."
"I know. It's one of the reasons why I…like you so much." The light in her eyes dimmed for a moment, and he cursed every lie she'd weathered alone, the dents in her armour written plainly on her face.
