Cursed - The Legend is True E-book

The Darcy family has a secret… Excerpt: My fears have come true. I met Fitz in his room before dinner and asked him if he remembered breaking the vase in the sitting room. He had no recollection of it whatsoever. I must work on controlling my expressions, for he immediately realized I was hiding something from him and demanded I tell him all. “Dear God! I did what?” “You threw the vase at her. I visited her in Mrs. Reynolds’s office earlier and she said she ducked in time to miss it. It hit the wall and shattered, covering her in plant detritus and shards of pottery.” Fitz paled and staggered back. “I explained to her you were not yourself. She agreed and said she had never seen you like that before.” “Sally? I threw a vase at Sally? Sally Smith?” “I am afraid so.” He dropped his head in his hands, moaning in dismay. “Her family have worked on Pemberley land for generations! Her father is a sheep farmer. Her mother was a maid in the house before she wed, her sister is an undercook, her brother is a gardener. I used to play cricket with the family when I was a boy! She is beloved by the entire household. I could not have chosen a worse person to lose my temper with.” He seemed utterly defeated, running his hand through his hair and alternately covering his face with his hands. “I shall apologize.” “I do not know if that is wise,” I said. “She was very frightened. She may not wish to see you.” “Then how will she know how sorry I am?” I got an idea. “Why do you not write her a letter? You may say your piece, and she may keep her distance.” Fitz groaned and hid his face again. “I cannot believe this. It is the Curse, isn’t it? It is overtaking me already.” “It is not overtaking you!” I tried to sound reassuring, but even I was alarmed at the speed of the Curse. He had only turned two and twenty eight months ago. It was progressing quickly. He sighed. “I will write a letter. Thank you, Fitz.” “You’re welcome, Fitz.” “Do you not think it time you called me Darcy?” “I told you, I cannot while your father is alive.” He looked at me sadly. “My father is no longer alive, Cousin.” “We shall give him a full year of mourning before taking his name. It is only right.” He nodded. “Very well. A year it shall be.”   Tropes & Themes in this book: ✔️ Fated Love ✔️ Grumpy / Sunshine ✔️ Family Curse ✔️ Jekyll and Hyde   *This is an E-book. You will not receive a paperback copy of this book. A digital download link will be sent to the email you provide at checkout from our partner, Book Funnel, with instructions to download the file to your preferred reading device.