A Baby for Mr. Darcy: A Pride & Prejudice Variation by J Dawn King

Author:J Dawn King
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms
Publisher: Quiet Mountain Press
Published: 2019-10-23T04:00:00+00:00

17

Darcy had never felt such peace and contentment as he had in Elizabeth’s arms. As with everything she did, she was whole souled—to the pleasure of them both.

His good mood was shattered when he spoke with his sister soon after descending the stairs to his sanctuary. In her hand were three opened letters she thrust at him. Hesitating until she gave a nod of approval, he began reading the one on top.

Miss Roberta Crim

Hertfordshire

My dearest, sweetest Georgie,

How I have missed you, my love.

His eyelids popped open as he stared at Georgiana. “What is the meaning of this?” he demanded.

Through her tears she mumbled, “Before you continue reading, Brother, you should know that my initial reaction was the same as yours.” Georgiana wiped her eyes, then added, “I am so sorry to disappoint you.” She sobbed.

Darcy studied her for a moment before continuing.

Is this not a clever ruse, Georgiana? I shall pretend to be one of your school friends so none at Pemberley will be the wiser.

You must be wondering why I am contacting you after the way we parted at Ramsgate. My dear girl, my love for you is constant. Would that Darcy had accepted me as a brother. I cannot doubt your beloved father would have approved a marriage between his only daughter and his godson. However, Darcy, with his unmovable character, would have never agreed.

Pray accept my sincerest apologies for any hurt feelings I left behind when I removed from the seaside. I never meant any harm. I saw the writing on the wall, so I felt the best way to deal with matters was to leave the impression that my feelings were at an end and to retreat.

I am now settled in the militia in a small town not far from London called Meryton. Do you know it? Surely you must, as your brother is here with his friend Bingley. It sorrows me to share that Darcy has not made himself well liked in the neighborhood. I cannot help but feel your father’s displeasure should he have known Darcy’s conduct. Despite your brother’s stern superiority, you are the Darcy who has retained your gentle kindness. Thank God!

Oh, how I yearn to make you Mrs. Wickham. Until I can join you in Derbyshire and we can escape to our happy future, I am and will remain devoted to you.

Pray write to tell me you love me still, my sweet girl.

With love,

GW

Glancing at the next letter to see it was basically more of the same, he skipped to the third, the one she had received the day they had arrived at Pemberley. What he read was vile to the extreme. The accusations against him were horrid. That his innocent sister had read and believed these words hurt him to his core.

His immediate reaction was to slam his palm down onto the surface of his desk. His inclination was to destroy the parchment, as if it would serve to erase every evil word. He did not. Instead, he focused on Elizabeth’s words about his sister being influenced by those she was around.

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