The Ghosts at Pemberley by Fenella J. Miller

Author:Fenella J. Miller [Miller, Fenella J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781444828320
Google: H16tjwEACAAJ
Publisher: Ulverscroft
Published: 2016-05-15T09:27:57.711502+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

‘At last, we have been waiting this age for you to come. I am not sure if the coffee will be hot enough, I shall send for fresh immediately,’ Lizzy exclaimed as she ran and threw herself into Darcy’s arms. (Calling him Fitzwilliam even in her head was going to be nigh on impossible.)

‘We apologise for keeping you, my love, you will understand when we explain the whole to you.’ He returned her embrace in full measure. At that moment Kitty decided if she ever got married then it would be to a gentleman who would love her as wholeheartedly as… as Fitzwilliam loved Lizzy.

Georgiana kissed her on both cheeks. ‘You are wearing one of Lizzy’s gowns, it suits you admirably, but I am curious to know why you are obliged to do so.’

‘Your brother will explain everything, but, if you will forgive me, I wish to sit by the fire and have something hot to drink.’ Kitty surveyed the spread laid out on a large octagonal table. ‘I shall also have piece of plum cake, scones and strawberry conserve.’

She settled on a small sofa and her friend joined her. She glanced up to see Mr King – no – he was to be Adam now – smiling in her direction. She beckoned him over. ‘After all the excitement I find myself quite ravenous. Would you like me to butter a scone or cut you a piece of cake… Adam?’

The shocked gasp at her breach of etiquette coming from beside her, made her want to giggle. He grinned and winked. Even more shocking! ‘I should love both, Kitty, if you would be so kind. Shall I pour us both a cup of coffee?’

Whilst they were occupied with cake and coffee the others joined them around the fire. There was almost a party atmosphere as they chatted brightly and munched the delicious cake and scones and drank the bitter, aromatic brew she had come to love. Then everything changed.

‘If you have all finished eating, we have much to discuss,’ Darcy said putting down his cup.

Each in turn did as he had, and then sat quietly waiting for him to speak. He gave a brief, but detailed, description of what had taken place. Hearing it so boldly put sent tremors up her spine, despite being so closely situated to the substantial fire. When he had completed the terrifying account he sat back and waited for their reaction. Adam was the first to respond.

‘I have a suggestion to make before you start packing to remove from here. I should like to walk around the house and see for myself if the evil has gone. I am of the opinion that they can only reach us if we come into contact with an object that once belonged to one of them, or get too close to a communicating door.’ He paused and looked around to see if his words were being received well or rejected.

‘Whatever you say, King, both Lizzy and the girls have come into contact with them on the gallery several yards from the door.

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