Unspoken Regret

Elise was covered in dried mud, slumped against the side of the cot with a half-eaten energy bar still in her hand.

Celine had changed into Vance's borrowed sweats and lay down on another cot, falling asleep almost immediately.

Some time later, a man walked quietly into the tent. His steps were soft, and as he passed Elise, he paused unexpectedly. He took a step back and stood there, looking at he