35 Consequences

 Miles glared at Delaney. She looked back in the direction Vincent and Duncan had went but they were gone. Within minutes, a carriage rushed by them to the road and turned in the direction that would lead them to Edgewood Manor.

 "Vincent came?" Cora looked worriedly at Miles, coming to stand beside them, "But he said he wouldn't."

 "What did you say to him?" Miles snapped at Delaney, "Why was he upset?"

 "He wasn't upset. He was angry."

 "Then why was he angry?" Miles demanded, louder now, "What did you say to him?"

 "Miles calm down," Cora insisted, taking his hand in hers.

 "I didn't know he was here," Delaney defended herself, "I was walking to the stables and he was just here standing in the dark! He scared me to death!"

 "That would scare anyone," Selina came to her defense as well, crossing her arms over her chest, "A man lurking in the darkness. Let alone one who looks so shocking."