Iris's POV
I approached Amelia, my heart a knot of hurt and love as I pulled her into a hug, emotions overwhelming me. Sudden tears rolled down my cheeks as I buried my face in her shoulder. "Don't ever believe Liora over me," I choked out, my voice filled with sobs. The pain of her doubt only made those tears pour even more. Her arms tightened around me.
"I promise it won't happen again," Amelia's words sounded sincere. She pulled back slightly, her hands still resting on my shoulders, and her eyes, red-rimmed from her own tears searched mine. And then a slight smile appeared across her lips as she reached up to wipe my tears with her thumb. "You look horrible when you cry," she teased gently.
Immediately, a small laugh broke through my sobs, and I felt my cheeks flush as a smile curved my lips. Wiping at my face with the back of my hand, her words eased the ache in my heart. For a moment, it felt like we were kids again, her teasing me out of a bad day.
