By the time they pulled into the circular driveway of the mansion, the sun was beginning to dip behind the trees, casting golden shadows across the lawn.
Ruby parked around the side, away from the usual staff line of sight. She quickly unlocked the trunk and pulled out a folded shawl, draping it over Rayna's head.
"This is ridiculous," Rayna mumbled under the fabric.
"You're the one who insisted on sneaking in."
"I didn't realize I'd be smuggled like contraband," she said and Ruby giggled, unable to hold it in.
"You asked for it. Hurry up," Ruby whispered, peeking around the hedges. The staff entrance by the kitchen looked clear.
They made a dash for it.
Ruby's heart pounded with every step, adrenaline tingling in her fingers. One wrong move, one unexpected housekeeper or butler taking out trash, and everything would unravel.
