Chapter 23. Missing Souls in Frame

Kagome is running freely around the bed of tulips while Polo is chasing her. She's smiling to her ears genuinely. Her laugh is the sound of music to Polo's ears. He wished to hear it even after he married her. He planned to propose to her that night, but since Kagome was the leader of the whole fox nation, he couldn't find the perfect time to do it.

Kagome lay down beside the tulips and smelled them.

"You smell and bloom like that flower. You can always find a way to grow even though only a shade of sun is what life has given to you," Polo said and kissed her forehead.

"Stop fooling me, Polo! Haha!" Kagome replied.

"Oh, do I look like that? I tried so hard to hide it, though," he said and pouted. 

Kagome hit his shoulder and laughed.

"Stop fooling around; I might miss your cute face once I leave."

"Haha! Just kidding. But honestly, I meant what I said," Polo replied. 

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