Mary's Daring Demand: A Pride and Prejudice Variation (Bennet Ladies Liberation Series Book 3) by Jaime Marie Lang

Author:Jaime Marie Lang
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Others POV, Not in Amazon Library, Sequel - Canon Compliant, Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms
ISBN: 9798989344048
Publisher: Idle Musings Publishing
Published: 2024-05-03T04:00:00+00:00

Mary made her way to the stables just in time to see Mr. Goulding and his sister leave. She had heard from one of the maids that there had been a bit of a kerfuffle between Evaline and the children. Though she did not know the specifics, she had hoped to take advantage of Mr. Goulding’s presence to speak with him about what was in her heart. She could wait until the next day, but she was afraid her courage would falter. Mary continued to ponder, a frown forming on her face.

“Did you need something, Miss Mary?” Kiernan’s voice came from further down in one of the stalls.

Whirling, Mary put her hand over her pounding heart. She had thought she was alone in her contemplation. “Oh, Kiernan, I did not see you there. I was hoping to catch Mr. Goulding before he left.” Looking after the swiftly retreating figure of the two riders, Mary continued in a much harder tone of voice. “I had wanted to have a much overdue conversation with the gentleman.”

“I could saddle one of the horses for you if you wanted to follow him. It would not take you long to catch up. Besides, they are only going to Longbourn. It is not far, and you know the way.” Kiernan smiled mischievously and wagged his eyebrows. “I am sure that you are eager to have this conversation with him as soon as possible.”

Mary hesitated a moment, considering the implications of following after Mr. Goulding. It was not the most proper idea she had ever had, but then again, being proper had not brought her the one thing she desired most. It was not completely out of the bounds either. Mary was sure there would be workers at Longbourn who could act as chaperones, and then there was also Evaline. Squaring her shoulders, Mary nodded her head confidently. She knew that if she wanted to confront the man she loved, she had to summon the courage to follow after him. “Maybe that is a good idea. I am certain he would prefer our conversation to be private.” Mary knew the way she responded fully implied it may very well become an argument or a lesson in patience, depending on how things progressed.

Helping Mary up into the side saddle that he had affixed to her horse, Kiernan gave the placid mare a pat before looking up at her. “I am planning on going over soon enough, so if you need me to, I can have a conversation with him as well.” Then, as she nudged her horse into action, he added, “Be careful on your ride, Miss Mary.”

Mary had become a competent horsewoman in the time since Elizabeth had married and they had moved to Pemberley. William’s property was so much larger than Longbourn that she could not properly visit the tenants without the ability to ride. She was not going to win any races, especially side saddle, but she was perfectly capable of making her way to Longbourn.

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