Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 121

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #15: Resolution to Fight

Sesshomaru felt his beast clamor in agitation. He had smelled the miko’s desire, knew that she had responded to another male, but he forced himself to calm and think rationally. She stood proud, waiting for his reply. She had told him she did not want Akahito. Then whom did she yearn for?

Needing to hear the answer, he asked, barely breathing, “Who is it you want?”

She didn’t even hesitate. “You.”

Sesshomaru hadn’t been aware until that moment he had been silently willing her to say just that. He made a decision then with full clarity.

“You are mine, Kagome.”