Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 290

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira’s Soundtrack Challenge #10: That’s Part of Being a Warrior

Akahito’s heart wasn’t in the fight. Whereas before he had been filled with self-righteousness, Kagome had opened his eyes to his own self-destruction—too late. After seeing himself in the glass, recalling his appalling actions towards Kagome—the woman he professed to love—he knew what he had become, knew what he must do.

Atonement.

Blood had started this vicious cycle, and only blood could end it. That was part of being a warrior. But he did not deserve the title. Didn’t even deserve to continue living.

His life in exchange for all the lives he had stolen.

If only…

 

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