Delaney wanted to ask Vincent what he meant but a servant had come in, interrupting them to ask if they should prepare Miles's room for him for the night. Vincent had told them to do so before giving Delaney's hand a squeeze and telling her he would see her at dinner.
Delaney had stood there, staring after him as he left, finding herself suddenly nervous. What had he meant? Miles was afraid Vincent would hurt her? She wondered if he had only just heard about their incident with the wolves.
In her room, Delaney rang for Ivy. The maid was quick to arrive and help Delaney change for dinner. Since they had a guest, Delaney agreed to have the woman do her hair.
"The younger Lord Adair has come to visit," she commented, "That's a pleasant surprise."
"Yes," Delaney agreed, studying the maids face in the mirror. The girl was wearing a small smile, the first Delaney had seen on her since she had come here.
"Do you know him well?" she asked.
