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Shelley's avatar

Lydia??? Interesting!!!

I wonder what is happening at the Bingley’s - the direct cut was wonderful!!

Terri McClelland's avatar

Ooh! Caroline got the cut direct by order of Richard. And speaking of Richard — he just took Longbourn right over while Bennet was gone. Bennet returns and finds everything changed and a major party about to happen and his dragon says ‘you better just thank him and shut up,’ and Bennet does just that. I love it!

Also, looking forward to seeing what happens to the evil Lydia. [rubs hands with glee!]

Judi Dionne's avatar

You took the words right out of my mouth (and fingers, since we are typing!). Good thing I stopped to read comments before composing my own.

Terri McClelland's avatar

Great minds think alike! Yay!

Cheryl's avatar

Rereading the previous chapter makes this chapter even better! Everyone, please do so. Then read this again!

So, while a couple chapters back Darcy tells Bennet that Jane has no dragon only wild magic, here you say that Soj…. (Can’t recall the spelling and will lose this if I look back) likes Richard’s dragon and they would be a good match. Has a dragon chosen Jane and merely waits to inhabit her?

Cimora Black's avatar

Nope. Sjöfn has indicated she might be interested in becoming Thanatos' mate, but even she is reluctant to take on the god of death. Likely, she fears that her love might not be strong enough to prevail against his nature to destroy and that Jane may not have deep enough feelings for Richard yet.

Cheryl's avatar

Pity. But Richard could still be involved with Jane, even if she stays strictly human…providing Thanatos allows it.

Cimora Black's avatar

Well, the dragons are sexually intense when it comes to their mates. Frankly, Jane may not have enough emotional depth for S to enjoy taking J as a host. Dragons are very far from frigid and choose hosts that align with their personalities.

Terri McClelland's avatar

Yeah…hard to picture a passionate Jane. Poor Jane.

Cheryl's avatar

Hmmm. Well, maybe there’s someone else in the family. Mary would be an interesting choice. Still waters run deep.

Terri McClelland's avatar

Hopefully they make a match. He’s so much better for her than Bingley and in this story he is large and in charge.

Anne's avatar

Wow- I totally missed that inconsistency. Good pick up.

Cheryl's avatar

Oh my, I have to reread back a couple chapters. I sort of remember something at the Bingleys, but not quite what happened. Whatever it was it’s great to see Caroline get her due. And the Bennets having a party the same night as their ball? Cruel punishment, but deserved. Great chapter!

Anne's avatar

I need the next installment fast!

Judi Dionne's avatar

Oooh, oooh, oooh! A dragon council! (Of sorts…) Love it! Magic, dragons…maybe even unicorns and pegasi? I am giggling with delight - and not just because the Bingleys get what they deserve.