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, ...