Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 66

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira's Soundtrack Challenge #8: Elegant Force

Sesshomaru almost frowned when he saw her cheeks flush with color. He placed his left hand on her brow, feeling cool flesh under his light touch, but still he inquired, “Are you ill?” He lowered his hand and noticed how her flush intensified.

She turned away from him, laughing strangely. “Oh, no, nothing like that. I’m totally fine, honest.”

Taking her at face value, silently vowing to watch her closely for the next few hours for any signs of illness, Sesshomaru promptly stood, his arm tightening around her waist, bringing her with him, and jumped, landing lightly upon the ground.