Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 251

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #30: Men’s Club

Akahito felt sick to his stomach. To learn that the woman he was coming to care for so dearly could hold him in such contempt savaged his already bruised and bleeding heart.

“I thought you would understand,” he murmured, moving to his feet and stepping back a few paces. “Perhaps it is impossible because you do not comprehend the loss and betrayal my family has inflicted upon me.”

Angered by his words, she said, “That doesn’t give you the right to involve innocent people! You were supposed to look after your village, to be their leader. Instead, you betrayed them.”