With a shake of her head, Sienna calmed the other woman. “I think I’ll head over to one of the department stores and have my makeup done for tonight,” she said, the idea popping into her head. And since she’d taken an early-morning flight, Sienna had the entire afternoon free. “I’m really used to being on my own. I’m fine.”

“Oh, makeup sounds like fun. I wish I could join you. Do you want to get your hair done, too? Have the whole experience? My stylist is a friend. I’m sure he could fit you in?” Sierra offered. “Not that I’m saying you need your hair done.” She sounded horrified at her choice of words.

Sienna burst out laughing. She really liked Sierra Hammond. “As a matter of fact, I would love to have my hair done for tonight.”

Sierra pulled out her phone and dialed the salon, arranged a time, and ended the call. “All set. I’ll text you the information. The car is at your disposal–”

Sienna shook her head. “I can take an Uber or a taxi, honest. It’ll be fun to explore the city that way.

“No can do.” Sierra shifted her purse higher on her shoulder. “I promised Ethan I’d take good care of you and that means the full chauffeured deal. Enjoy your time in New York,” she said, starting for the door.

Before leaving, she turned back around. “Umm … about my brother.”

“Yes?”

“He can be…” She drew a breath and paused, as if hesitating about what to say. Finally she settled on a word. “Abrasive on a good day.” She winced at her own choice. “I mean–”

“Don’t worry. Ian Dare is my half brother. I know how to deal with gruff, uptight men.”

“I hope you do,” Sierra said before shooting Sienna a hopeful smile and walking out, shutting the door behind her.

* * *

Sienna had a fantastic afternoon getting herself made up for the night’s event. Not only did she splurge, purchasing a ton of makeup and skin-care products after having her face done up at Saks Fifth Avenue, she left the salon with her newly dyed hair now blow-dried and curled.

She called Jason and talked him into meeting her for coffee because she was in town and when else could she see him? He seemed subdued, which was par for the course with her sibling, his life having taken an unexpected turn back in his college days. One event had changed and marked him forever. But she’d made him smile and she called that a win.

Then she took the limo back to the apartment and headed upstairs with a bounce in her step.

Excited, she decided to call Avery and show her the end results of her day. After dumping all the bags on the bed, she pulled out her phone and Facetimed her half sister, who had, over the years, become one of her closest friends. Maybe all the Dares weren’t BFFs, but the girls had definitely bridged the gap their father had created.