The Wishing Well

Chapter 43

Word Count: 100


"Mommy," Kagome sniffled, scurrying into her mother's lap. "Why is daddy so mean?" She asked, leaning her head against her mother's chest. Satomi sighed, holding her daughter closely to her.

"He was just worried about you, dear. We all were." She spoke softly, with a voice that calmed and soothed.

"I know. I'm sorry, mommy. I didn't mean to leave you. It just sorta… happened." She said, her tears staining her mother's cardigan. "I was so scared, and then Sesshomaru found me. He kept me company."

"I'm glad you were able to make a friend." She smiled, "He sounds wonderful."