Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 97

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #3: Sprinter

Silence reigned as they were lead to their apartment, the splendor of Akahito’s castle no longer captivated Kagome. She was ever aware of Sesshomaru walking beside her, and right now, she wanted away from him. She felt exposed and vulnerable, though he seemed not to notice.

As soon as they were left alone in their shared sitting room, Kagome excused herself and ran for her own room, closing the door, shutting him out.

Sesshomaru watched her quickly retreating back, finally sensing something amiss. It seemed almost as if she were trying to get away from him. Surely he was mistaken?