Yearning For You: A Pride and Prejudice Novella (A Blissful Mariage, Book 1 - Hot Mush Series) by Lory Lilian

Author:Lory Lilian [Lilian, Lory]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2018-07-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 5

It was still dark when Darcy awoke, startled by complete silence. The voices had long since ceased, and the rain had stopped.

He had slept little, but his mind and heart were light. He checked the time, wondering how soon they could leave.

Darcy slowly abandoned the bed that wore traces of their passionate interlude. He changed into travelling clothes then looked outside. The sun was tentatively making an appearance, and the sky was brighter than the day before.

Elizabeth still slept peacefully, her hair falling over her back as she slept on her side. Quietly, he left the chamber and went downstairs. The Notts were already attending to their duties.

“What news do you have about the roads?” Darcy inquired of the innkeeper.

“The rain stopped several hours ago. No carriage has passed yet, but the creek is lower, and the bridge is usable. If the weather does not worsen again, you should be able to leave safely.”

“Yes, that is what I hope, Mr. Nott.”

“Shall I prepare something for your journey?”

“That will not be necessary. We should be in Town within an hour. We shall have breakfast here before we depart. Are Mrs. Johnson and the children well? Mrs Darcy will no doubt inquire.”

“They are. The young lady is awake, and we sent her milk and food.

“Good.”

“Sir, would you like me to send a maid to help Mrs. Darcy prepare for the day?’

He hesitated briefly. “I shall let you know if that is needed. Mrs. Darcy is still asleep.”

Pleased with the preparations, Darcy returned to his wife. Her face was bright, and a smile twisted her lips, still red from his kisses.

He sat on the bed and caressed her hair. She sighed and murmured something but did not awaken. He gently removed the sheets, and her body was exposed to his admiring eyes. The gown, gathered up around her legs, was sliding down from her shoulders. He pressed his lips to her cheek, and she finally glanced at him.

“Good morning, my love.”

“Good morning, my dear husband. How is the first day of our marriage?” she asked teasingly.

He lay on the bed by her side, fully dressed, and embraced her. “Better than the evening. The storm has gone. I hope we shall be home soon.”

“Thank God. Then allow me to prepare so we can leave without delay,” she said as she cuddled to his chest.

“There is still time. We shall have breakfast and wait until we are certain the roads are passable. But I shall do more than let you prepare. May I help you?”

Elizabeth’s smile broadened. “I would appreciate your support, dear sir.” She paused, her smile becoming slightly nervous. “Do you know how to do it?”

“Do what?”

“Help me dress. Where could you possibly have gained such knowledge?” she asked, only half in jest.

Darcy’s eyebrows rose. “I have no knowledge of the kind, Mrs. Darcy. But since you ask, I shall gladly answer that I have never been in a position to perform such an activity before. But I am willing to learn. I trust I can accomplish everything a maid can do.

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