Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 27

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira's Soundtrack Challenge #7: Eternal Assassin

Always he had put the human child in harm’s way because he had allowed her to follow him. He had protected her, yes, killed any who dared wish her ill, but he was no protector. He was a warrior, always was, always would be.

And yet, he had made an exception. Now look where that had gotten him. Rin dead, not by an enemy, but on his watch nonetheless. The knowledge ate at him.

He should send the miko away. Once the rain lifted, she would be gone. He never should have let her come.

Still, he held her close.