Delaney chuckled nervously. She took a small step backward, wishing the floor would simply open up and swallow her completely.
"It is not like that, Ines," Delaney tried to defend herself, her cheeks burning like hot fire. "We just... we went to sleep."
Ines did not believe her for a single second. She stepped closer and leaned in, whispering directly into Delaney's ear with a highly conspiratorial tone.
"You do not have to be shy about it with me," Ines whispered softly, though her eyes were dancing with bold amusement. "We are sisters after all and he is your husband now. You should milk him as much as possible. You two are both young newlyweds. It is perfectly natural!"
Delaney's hazel eyes widened until they were entirely round. She stared at her sister-in-law in shock.
"How can you say such a thing so boldly, Ines?" Delaney gasped, looking around the foyer to make absolutely sure no servants were listening to their scandalous conversation.
