Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 189

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #25: Heart Tired of the Moon

Sesshomaru found Akahito outside the abandoned castle, standing under an overhanging, crumbled structure, holding Kagome who was obviously unconscious. The scent of her blood barely discernable in the drizzling rain.

Worry clamored inside him at the sight of her helpless, hurt, and in another man’s arms.

“Did you find the masked villainess, Lord Sesshomaru?” inquired Akahito.

They stood several yards apart, neither making a move to get closer.

“She is dead.”

“Ah.”

“She had a message for you.”

“And that is?”

“She loved you,” Sesshomaru said simply, eyeing Akahito with open mistrust.

Akahito sighed tiredly, glancing away. “Yes, I see.”