"I give you my word," his tone was solemn, but as soon as it exited his mouth he realized that it wasn't going to work. Kagome's expression had soured, puckering like she had just seen something worth scorn. "Words are a pretty easy thing to give up, Sesshomaru-san."

"Then what do you suggest?" Stupid little woman. He could break her spine with his thumb and forefinger and she knew that. So why bait an angry wolf?

"I have little to give you, Higurashi-san."

"But you have something?"

He ground his teeth to prevent the growl catching back in his throat.