Delaney felt her heart pounding as she watched out the window and saw all the men riding up. There were dozens so she knew Vincent must be there with his guards. Miles had told him everything and now he had come home.
Cora and Violet had rushed from the room to go outside to greet the men. Delaney's fear of her husband's anger kept her anchored in place by the windows. She gripped the window ledge and closed her eyes. Her breaths were coming in quick gasps. He was going to be so upset with her. This man who had her heart could so easily crush it.
Outside, most of the horses were headed towards the stables but about half a dozen were coming to a stop in front of the grand steps that led to the doors. She couldn't quite make out who the men were from here but she didn't need to. She knew who they were.
