Chapter Twenty
Marcus had promised to be back within a week, but it had been ten days by the time I heard a carriage coming up the drive.
I ran to the window to see him arrive but was shocked when there wasn’t just one carriage, but three!
I shouted for Mrs. Barker, who immediately dispatched maids to prepare rooms for whatever guests Marcus was bringing with him.
My sister, Rose, was the first one to descend from a carriage.
“Oh, my dear Laia!” she said, pulling me into her embrace.
My younger sister Thalia jumped down next, without assistance from the footman holding out a hand for her. She was followed by my father.
Five horsemen cantered up, joining us. I recognized Marcus first, followed by Fungy, Lord Huntley, Lord Merrick, and finally Lord Reath.
My God, all of the Merry Me
