Unbreakable Ties

Helena POV

Nadine hugs me like she thinks I'm going to disappear again. I breathe in her familiar scent as tears form in my eyes. This woman is like a sister to me. She is one of the strongest women I know, and I hate the pain I've seen in her eyes. "I'm so sorry Helena" she whispers, and I stiffen in her arms. When I pull back, I stare into her familiar eyes. I not only see pain but regret.