2 Works in Nell Jackson Swears
Listing Works
-
Tags
Summary
Nell had accepted the Talbot – her family’s home and livelihood – in exchange for their silence. The Blanchefords kept their end of the deal, and Thomas hadn’t even been seen in the village in weeks. That was supposed to be how it all went, after all, no matter how much she hated it; no matter how much the injustice was eating her alive.
She went up there to that big, horrible house every so often to make sure the family couldn’t forget what they had done. It was almost always on a whim, usually early in the day when the Talbot wouldn’t be too busy.
This time, though, her impulsiveness would end up taking her too far.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 13,018
- Chapters:
- 1/1
- Hits:
- 2
-
Tags
Summary
Nell was never good at holding grudges, even against those who deserved it – and good God, did Sofia Wilmot deserve it.
But going after the Blancheford siblings wasn't about seeking vengeance; she had gotten that when she sent them on the run. Nor was she going after them out of regret for making them live the way she had to; they dug their own graves by getting involved with what they did.
It was about Billy, whom Nell hadn't seen since that awful day in Broadwater Hall. She wanted him back, and if there was any chance that were keeping him from her – Well, she'd just have to go on a little witch hunt.
Of course, things never went to plan for Nell, so why would this be different? But getting close to the woman who tried to do her in... Oh, the universe really was taking the mick, this time.
- Language:
- English
- Words:
- 56,684
- Chapters:
- 9/?
- Hits:
- 7