The Transformation of Georgiana Darcy by Carrie Mollenkopf

Author:Carrie Mollenkopf [Mollenkopf, Carrie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2016-11-20T05:00:00+00:00

~Twelve~

Two days later, Gareth Devlin left Pemberley. No sign of any predator had ever been found, and thankfully no sign of Ewan either. The remains of the maid had been laid to rest and everyone just wanted to forget the terrible incident. He had not seen much of Georgiana either, at meals and occasional glimpses as she walked the garden or spent time with her nephew Charlie. Charlie Darcy was about two years old and the apple of everyone’s eye. During the festival, he had spent most of his time in his nursery in the care of Nanny Godwin. A formidable woman, she did not believe in children being overly excited by too much commotion. Now, that the household had emptied, her young charge once again regained his freedom.

Taking him by the hand, Georgiana led the boy through the rose hedge maze. A favorite place of his, it also allowed nanny a much needed break from the energetic child. Watching her nephew run through the park, she wondered if children would ever be in her future. She had gone back to Darcy’s library and borrowed some of the other diaries, but there had been little else of value. So far, she had been able to quench her cravings easily due to the large amount of fall butchering being done. Volunteering for countless errands for cook, it had placed fresh blood available upon demand. She had to admit, for the first time in her life, she was not plagued by regular headaches or fatigue. A few white hairs had begun to show, but were easily hidden amid her natural blond locks. So far, it was easy to hide the changes, only her eyes gave evidence to anything out of the ordinary.

Lizzie and Darcy also enjoyed a stroll in the garden maze. Some paces back, they were able to make conversation without being overheard. In a house such as Pemberley, with its numerous servants, privacy was a rarity.

“So… can we consider the festival a success despite the tragedy?” asked Lizzie cautiously. She had wanted to plan another next year, but feared that the memories of the attack may taint the idea.

“Yes indeed. It was an unfortunate business, but that could have happened at any time. I noticed that your sisters seemed to have enjoyed themselves, especially Mary. Do you think anything will come of her acquaintance with Matthew Morrigan?”

“Well mother certainly hopes so. He did ask permission to write to her, so that is something. They do seem well suited.”

“Indeed… if only Georgiana were to be so fortunate.”

“I thought she had taken a liking to Gareth Devlin?”

“Yes, and he has invited us to visit Polwys Tor in the spring, but I am not sure about him. He and Ewan are a bit strange. Perhaps we will accept and spend a few weeks there after our Easter visit to Rosings Park.”

Lizzie groaned at the thought. The annual visit to the home of Darcy’s aunt was met with dread each year. Never did Lady

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