Golden Veil by BelovedStranger

Chapter 45

Word Count: 100

Prompt from Stella Mira's Soundtrack Challenge #5: Antinomie

Someone tried to throw a rock at Kagome, aiming for her face, but Sesshomaru deftly caught the projection and flicked his wrist, returning it. The rock nailed the aggressor—a woman—on the forehead, who then fell with a cry. His actions instantly silenced the villagers’ jeers.

“Anyone else who dares try to harm her will die painfully,” Sesshomaru warned, wrapping a protective arm around Kagome’s shoulder, letting all know who he referred to.

Not wanting to stay any longer, Kagome murmured to him, “Can we, please, leave now?”

Wordlessly, Sesshomaru led her away from the gathered but subdued crowed.