To try to hide... or escape, was sheer folly now.

“Good Lord above.” She whispered shakily; her eyes fixated on the approaching individuals. “... Four of them!”

Her blood ran cold as the reality of her situation dawned.

What the hell had she been thinking?

Well, it was obvious... she had not been thinking at ’tall. Now, due to her lack of forethought, she would have to try and bluff her way out of a potentially deadly situation.

Casting her decision, Hester straightened her spine and lifted her head proudly. Life was what it was. One simply had to get through the moments.

“I knew this would be a shitty day.” The woman’s full mouth tightened with annoyance as Hester sat patiently...awaiting her fate.