Sierra gasped, taking in Newhaven's splendor when the doors to the coach opened, and she stepped out. Beautiful grounds surrounded the estate. Lush, blooming hibiscus displayed various colored flowers. Banana trees, jasmine, and queen palms lined the carriageway, providing a pathway to the grand mansion.
Swampland bordered the property, Drake had told her, but Sierra couldn't see past the massive oak and cypress trees enveloping the estate.?
She stood transfixed, spotting several servants lining numerous steps of the staircase at the entrance of the mansion as the last embers of daylight faded.
Before Sierra could say a word, an older tall and slender Creole woman greeted them with a bow and gestured that they follow her toward the tall, heavy doors of the house. As Sierra approached, m
