Intro. The forest fog was so dense that it barely allowed the outline of the Jing'an Bridge to be seen in the distance. Darcy moved fast, leading Lydia Bennet as she stumbled along the path.
"Hold on, Miss Lydia," he said. We're almost there.
When he came out into the clearing, the bridge appeared illuminated by the moon. Darcy helped Lydia mount her horse.
"Cross the Jing'an Bridge and don't look back. Go straight to the main road."And you?"she asked, frightened."I'll be fine. Now go.
The horse set off immediately, disappearing into the fog surrounding the bridge. As soon as the sound of the hooves faded, the forest fell into an eerie silence.
Then, firm footsteps were heard among the trees.
Wickham appeared.
His posture was confident, arrogant; his smile mocking. He seemed completely human... all too human.
"What a heroic gesture, Darcy," he said with venomous calm. Sending Miss Bennet away just to keep her from seeing what's about to happen.
Darcy