Evander stepped into the grand foyer of his mansion, his strong arms cradling Delphinia like a bride. The woman in his arms was dead weight, her head resting against his chest, strands of her soft hair brushing against his chin. Her eyes were shut, lips slightly parted as soft breaths escaped her mouth. The faint scent of alcohol still clung to her, mixing with the delicate fragrance of her floral perfume.
He was fully aware of the curious gazes following him— from the maids to the security guards stationed by the entrance. The night was well into its depths, casting long shadows on the marble floors, but the staff had seen enough to know better than to question their master's late-night return.
Only one dared to step forward.
"Mr. Walton?" Sienna, the head maid, greeted politely, her brows knit together in surprise and confusion. Her eyes flickered from him to the woman in his arms. "Is everything alright, sir?"