Darcy, Knight Errant: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Elizabeth and Darcy True Love Multiverse) by Jaime Marie Lang

Author:Jaime Marie Lang [Lang, Jaime Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms, Alternate Universe
ISBN: 9798991492201
Goodreads: 218534560
Publisher: Idle Musings Publishing
Published: 2024-11-08T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

Darcy fixed his gaze on his sister, captivated by the sight of her animatedly chatting with Miss Elizabeth, her happiness palpable. This friendship had brought her so much joy and comfort, serving as a balm for her wounded heart after the disappointment with Wickham. He would forever be grateful that Miss Elizabeth came into both of their lives.

Though they were speaking loudly enough that he could hear them converse, he had paid no notice to the words, merely letting them wash over him, until he saw Georgianna’s expression turn to one of concern. Wishing that he had been paying better attention to the conversation until that point, he asked, “So do either of you have any ideas of what you will want to do while Georgianna is staying at Netherfield?” Hopefully he could understand what had disturbed his sister if he joined the conversation.

Miss Elizabeth and Georgianna shared a meaningful glance, and then Georgie spoke up, confessing, “Aside from wanting to spend as much time together as possible and meet your sisters, I didn’t really have any specific plans.”

Shrugging her shoulders, Miss Elizabeth said, “I did not have any plans either, though it might be best to limit your visits to Longbourn where possible.”

Georgianna frowned as she asked, “Why would you not want me to come to Longbourn?”

Blushing and stammering slightly, Miss Elizabeth hesitated before speaking. “With my father’s heir visiting, it might be best that you not come, at least until he returns to Hunsford to his parish next week,” she explained.

After his poor behavior the day before, Darcy could easily understand why Miss Elizabeth might want to protect his sister from spending time with so discourteous a man. Part of him wanted to ask if Miss Elizabeth was all right after her experience but did not want to embarrass her, so he only said, “I doubt he would behave badly while Bingley and I are there, and I am sure that Georgianna would put up with him if only so that she might meet the rest of your sisters.”

Darcy watched as Miss Elizabeth rubbed her fingers along her right arm and anger flared in his chest. He could only assume that there was a bruise beneath the fabric of her dress. Though Miss Elizabeth smiled, he could tell that it did not reach her eyes when she said, “I suppose that will be fine.” Locking eyes with Georgianna, she went on, “Although I don’t want to prevent you from meeting my other sisters, I feel obligated to warn you about Mr. Collins. He is by far the most outrageous individual I’ve ever come across, and it is not a pleasant experience to spend time in his company. In fact, I would never presume to label him a gentleman.”

Georgianna’s attention shifted from Miss Elizabeth to Darcy, her eyes filled with intrigue and a faint crease forming between her brows. It seemed his sister had caught on to Miss Elizabeth’s unease. As their gazes locked, Darcy felt a familiar

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