Thanks for the review on Deep end of the ocean. I agree with you as well. I believe she has become desperate and disillusioned with her life after the death of Inuyasha. She had to go through some nasty hardships as well as to find out the truth of her husband's sterility. She is letting her emotions run her life instead of being rational.

Thank you for your review on "The Hime Tradition". I am sorry for the late reply, however I took the time to consider your perspective and thoughts. I can understand where you are coming from...however, Kagome did not over rule Sesshomaru's love at all. She was simply worried for Ryou. I do not think prioritizing Ryou had anything to do with loving Sesshomaru less. Her friend had just witnessed his beloved one die before his very eyes. In her position...would that not freak anyone out? Yes, Kagome was irrationally hysterical, but I would not say it is 'stupid' of her. She has woken to such devastating news and reacted. Chapter 32 explains why she focused on Ryou so much, and I hope you will come to understand her reasons.
Your views are much appreciated.

Thanks for reviewing both my stories. I'm really glad you liked them. I don't know exactly when I'll be updating Love Emerging Through Pain since there are other stories I'm working on on another site, but I do intend to work on it in the meantime. I'll put updates on my profile on the status. There's also a link on my profile to the other site, ff.net, where there may be more details then over here.

Thank you for your review- I'm very happy to know that you are enjoying my story
In terms of Kagome's trust in Sesshy... I'll be exploring that in the next few chapters. You are one of a few who are on Sesshy's side here and think that Kagome is in the wrong.
Saying that it's: "the same as saying she could lie to him at any time with no consequences" is an interesting viewpoint which tweaks with my imagination... I'm very interested to know what you think as the story develops!

Thank you for reviewing for my story Hypocrite. It's a favorite of my creations and I'm glad that I finally have time again to write. Work can be such a drag sometimes. I agree with you about Kagome's uniform. Next chapter I plan on having her in a miko's traditional garb for a little while (sorry for the spoiler). Also, I understand you may not like Inuyasha, but since I am doing a Canon fanfic, I have to have the characterization and main plot as close to the anime as I am able to as a writer and in the anime Kagome loves Inuyasha. Until I can shift her feelings as I go along with my plot, please bear with me and our dear Kagome. I already have a physical attraction going on between her and Sesshomaru so it's the start of something new for her.

Well the story has ended, and I pleased to know that you think the ending was alright. Thank you for sticking with it until its conclusion.

Thank you for reviewing Life Lessons, and for your input on the ending!

Thanks for reviewing Sesshoumaru's Gift: The Courting. I'm glad you liked Cupid's hippie speak. I was surprised to see how much info is online about how hippies dressed and talked. It's kinda funny, really, when you think that the internet is about as far from flowers, sunshine and nature as you could get.

Thank you so much for your lovely review for Bitterly Yours! I'm glad that you enjoyed it so much, and I hope it continues to please as time goes on!

Amber

I first want to say thank you for reviewing my story 'The Perfect Mate' and secondly for admiring the details I've thought of and worked hard to create. You can't know how happy I was to get a review that wasn't only interested in the steamy encounters with Sesshomaru and Kagome and demanded I put more of it in. It's nice to be appreciated for the detail and thought I put behind this story. So I thank you for that as well.