Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 159

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #26: Hold the Light

“You know I am.”

He looked at her contemplatively. “I believe you mean that.”

Then he took the two steps that separated them and lifted his hand to cup her cheek tenderly, and Kagome didn’t pull away, not when he was gazing at her with some strong emotion, she wasn’t sure she could accurately name. Somehow she knew he needed the innocent contact, though why, she did not know.

“You are like a bright light, little miko, in a world that has grown dark,” he murmured.

“Then allow me to lead you through the darkness. Please, take me with you.”