Win, Lose, or Darcy by Jennifer Joy

Author:Jennifer Joy [Joy, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-06-22T05:00:00+00:00

Darcy caught himself whistling as he walked down the path on the way to the Bennets' residence. He pressed his lips together to prevent himself from revealing too much emotion in a public place. He would not give the gossips a reason to make him their target or give them cause to scrutinize Elizabeth’s every move.

He skipped up the first step before slowing to a dignified pace. This was becoming increasingly more difficult when his heart felt lighter than it had in years. Purpose gave him comfort, and Mr. Gordon's declarations of love had given him insight where he had been blind. No, not blind. In denial was more like it.

He loved Elizabeth Bennet. He loved her independence. He admired her cultivated mind. Instead of becoming bitter at her simple circumstances, she made the most of them with a cheerful attitude. And when her circumstances had changed dramatically, Darcy was pleased to see how unaffected she had been. Fortune had not ruined her, though the temptations were great, he was certain. He saw the contrast between her and her youngest sisters and mother. She was different. He could no sooner compare her to them than compare himself to Wickham. He shivered at the thought.

Darcy was taken aback when the butler left him standing on the doorstep while he inquired if the residents were home and receiving callers. It was not often that he was made to wait. But he would wait for Elizabeth. He would find humor in the situation just as she would.

Soon enough, the butler returned to escort him into the drawing room. The scowl he had tried so intently to put on his face earlier now appeared of its own accord. His shoulders tensed and his breath came unsteady as he saw Gordon sitting on a settee opposite Elizabeth.

Darcy mumbled what he could, trusting his instincts to help him save face. He looked to the door, wishing he could send Gordon through it.

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