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job of rescuing your sister and protecting her reputation . If you had not listened to us , she would have been in a dire situation by now. ”
    “ And all that has happened with Elizabeth? Do not tell me I have done anything right there! ” His anger at himself was evident.
    “ You did hear what was said then? ” Mr. Darcy asked.
    “ Yes, I heard it — in fact, more than you did . ” William chuckled without mirth. “ I have made quite the impression, have I not? I have often cursed my inability to perform to strangers, but this is beyond anything I have experienced in the past. I have been drawn to Elizabeth from the first time I saw her ; never have I felt this way about any woman. While I hesitated and plann ed so that I could make a good impression , she h as grown to despise me! How is it that I can manage estates, be master to more than a hundred servants, oversee countless tenants, outwit masters in their fields of expertise, and yet I can barely put together an intelligible sentence whenever I am near her ? ”
    “ You cannot use logic to plan love the same way you would design planting the estate , son! ” his mother chided . She waited until he looked at her before saying, “ You have little experience with matters of the heart. ”
    Mr. Darcy cleared his throat. “ William, we are usually not permitted to reveal one’s Soul Mate , but in this instance , it was essential that we d o so . In any other circumstances, w e would have allowed your relationship to take its course naturally , but the High Priestess will need your protection soon. ”
    William’s entire stature changed as he visibly tensed. “ Are you saying that Elizabeth is in danger ? ”
    His father responded, “ There are some who are what we refer to as Olc — the in nately evil souls . They will hurt her by harming those she loves—offering to spare their lives to encourage her to cooperate with them. We do not know how, but George Wickham will be able to recognize Miss Elizabeth for who she is.”
    “ Wickham! ” William growled. “ How is he involved? ”
    “We only know that he is not the leader, and it is imperative that you find out who is.”
    An icy shiver ran down William’s spine . “ Is Elizabeth aware of any of this? ”
    “ No, and we cannot tell her tonight ,” his father responded. “ She must perform the second half of the ritual to close the portal after the souls return to the Otherworld. You saw how involved the first part was ; t he second part is no less complex. After speaking to her grandmother this evening , she is distressed enough already. We cannot risk upsetting her any further by telling her this news . T his is the only night that we can communicate with her directly. You will have to be the one to tell her, William. ”
    “ But, s ir, Elizabeth despises me ! Why would she listen to me of all people? ”
    Lady Anne looked off in the direction of the bonfire. A few moments later, she nodded and turned back to her son . “ Her grandmother has spoken to her, William. She is willing to begin again. If you ca n just be yourself with her , you are guaranteed success ; s he cannot help but fall in love with you. You must be aware of what it means to be Soul Mates, son. You are two halves of the same soul, like your father and I. When you are together in harmony it will make you both much stronger than you could ever be when apart. It is important that the two of you join together as soon as possible to combat the evil that Wickham is bringing to harm Miss Elizabeth.”
    William closed his eyes before saying, “ I cannot even find my tongue when I am near her. ”
    “ You must, William! ” Mr. Darcy replied forcefully .
    William let out a sigh . “ When will Wickham arrive in Meryton? ”
    “ He will join the militia in a little more than a fortnight. ”
    William stood up to his full height. “ Al l right, then. I have a fortnight to improve Elizabeth’s opinion of me. I will put myself in her