She was jolted out of her thoughts when his hands went to her hips and squeezed. He removed his hands and looked at her. "You need to eat,"

She dumbly nodded.

They ate the deer while Miokru and Inuyasha drank.

Kikyo was not amused by any of it and took her leave.

Kagome didn't miss it when Sesshomaru followed her.

"Problem, Miko?"

"So, we are just to wait?"

"It takes nine months," He told her,

She glared at him,

"If you wish to do more than do so,"

"Are you not about the dark one?"

"The time will come,"