Ignoring her, he stepped out of his car, smiling at the two country folks who came out of the house, seconds after he horned.
Sierra stayed in the car, trembling as James greeted this couple. She would kill him. She would kill him so bad he'd regret bringing her here. Why did he need to remind her of all the guiltiness? Right where she was, she couldn't back away. It would be too impolite. She had to face them.
She slowly stepped out and they turned silent as their attention immediately shifted from James to her. They moved to her and she stepped back, afraid of what they would tell her. They closed in the distance, both of them embracing her strongly. She was confused, hesitating to return the hug.
Over their shoulder, she saw James smiling, an air of satisfaction displayed on his fac
