The guards in front of the doors to the throne room pushed open the doors for them without delay. Maybe they were supposed to be allowing everyone in that day or maybe they just sensed the seriousness of the Duke of Edgewood as he walked towards them with the Duchess on his arm.
A servant stepped in and announced them to the court just before they entered.
"Lord Vincent Adair, Duke of Edgewood, Lady Delaney Adair, Duchess of Edgewood, Lady Violet Adair, Dowager Duchess of Edgewood, and Captain Ian Black," he called for all to hear.
There were a few gasps from the crowd but immediately all eyes were on them. Delaney felt her heart in her throat but she worked to keep the fear from her expression. She would not give them the satisfaction of knowing she was afraid. She was a duchess after all and outranked almost everyone in the room.
