Heroine Chapter: Much scarier [2/2]

All because I was the one who asked, he would save it. 

Feeling like he was coddling me too much, my guilt caused me to scream at him.

"Cease such lies! Were you not the one that says that we are family? Then why must you feel that way! I already surrendered myself to you beloved! Did not you get angry when I tried to do the same! I detest those who lie and those who reek of hypocrisy!"

Our weapons clashed again and again. Despite my newly acquired strength, he was still far stronger. Resilient like a mountain he stood his ground. Even as we fought, I could feel his concern for me. And it broke my heart. 

This man truly loved me, yet why wouldn't he let me protect him?

"My love, have you had enough? I told you I didn't want to see you hurt. I call myself your shield. My role is to protect you. Each wound you get is a stain on my honor. Why can't you understand where I am coming from!"