Rachel sat in her quarters, holding Melissa. Her daughter was safe now. Happy. Adjusting to life in the Sanctuary.
But Rachel could not shake the guilt. She had betrayed these people. Put them all in danger. Nearly got them killed.
Yes, she had been blackmailed. Yes, she had been trying to save her daughter.
But that did not erase what she had done.
A knock on the door. Sarah entered.
"Can we talk?" Sarah asked.
Rachel nodded. Melissa went to play with the other children.
The two sisters sat in awkward silence.
"I am sorry," Rachel said finally. "For everything. For betraying you. For putting everyone at risk."
"I know."
"That is it? Just I know?"
Sarah sighed. "What do you want me to say, Rachel? That it is okay? That I forgive you? I do not know if I can do that yet."
"I was
