Chapter 62: Ambience

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They reached Suna faster than they had left it and within three days Kagome and the others were safely delivered to the Kage's office.

Something was off; Kagome could feel it in her bones.

Her eyes narrowed as they took in the office. The atmosphere was the same only darker, something about it made Kagome's skin crawl.

"Welcome back," the Kage greeted. Kagome flinched and took a subtle step back, bumping into Gaara.

"Sorry," murmured Kagome but she did not remove herself from his side.

Gaara tensed at the contact but was too relieved Mother's wailing had hushed to complain.


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