Sierra descended the staircase, hoping she wouldn't come across Drake, although he was likely preoccupied with Isadora. He probably wouldn't notice her absence from Newhaven.?
She had convinced Ben to take her into town that morning. He hadn't asked her many questions and said he'd be happy to take her.
As she exited the house and reached the Concord where Ben and Thomas awaited her, she saw Girard's familiar stagecoach pulling in.
No more thoughts of Drake, she chided herself, preparing to greet Girard.
"Good afternoon, Sierra. You're heading out?" Girard stepped down from his coach.
"Good day, Girard, I am off to the city to see the sights." Sierra smiled as Girard met her at the Concord.
"You're going alone, without Kyle or Drake?" Girard helped her inside.
"Not alone,Ben and Th
