The door to the carriage was opened and Mason grinned at them before practically leaping out. Delaney looked at Vincent, all the fear from the morning suddenly rushing back to her. Vincent didn't look particularly comfortable himself but he smiled at her and leaned over to give her a quick kiss before getting out himself and helping her down.
"Alright then Lady Adair," Mason said excitedly, "Welcome to my humble home."
Delaney looked up in awe at the sprawling castle in front of them. It was bigger than anything she had ever seen, including Edgewood. They stood in a courtyard in front of giant doors that were open now because of the Prince's arrival.
Looking around them, Delaney saw there were servants bowed down, waiting for them to leave before they would stand again. Not knowing what to do, she looked at Vincent and found him blank-faced but head held high. This was different than being at home with his wife. Here he was a duke among his peers.
