They burst through another heavy curtain of water into an unfamiliar cave.
"Lord Sesshoumaru!"
"Jaken." He has no time for pleasantries and sets her down. "Retire yourself and Rin to the back of the cave."
The imp hears his severe tone and is already scurrying off. "Y-yes, Milord!"
Kagome can barely stand, her legs spent. She doesn't hesitate to grasp his arm, relying on him to keep her up as she gasps for breath. Just under the surface of his skin, she can feel unfettered anger crackle.
His hand wraps around her forearm, and he's in her face. "Foolish woman!"
