Clara's POV

When Plumtree wanted to speak with me alone I was a bit surprised but a part of me told myself just to calm down and let the man talk. After all what would be the worst thing he could say to me? Jane shut the door much faster than I had expected. Plumtree walked up to me and looked and me in Fanny's wedding dress that was making me want to take a knife to the corset.

"Miss Clara...as I have stated before I know our time together has not been the most agreeable. I do pray that one day you can forgive me for that but please understand when I say that if you go out there and marry George Land you will be making one of the biggest mistakes of you life. If not the biggest." He tells me quite boldly and a bit fast to be honest.

"What are you saying? Why do you think that marrying George would be a mistake?" I question him as I walk right up to him. "Or dare I say are you just jealous?"

Before either of us can say another word though we hear Fanny yell at someone from behind the door. George and I both look at one another confused as we go to the door and listen to what was happening outside of it. Apparently Lord Land did not find me suitable after all. Go figure, the future side of me really wanted to go out there and slap him as hard as I could. Probably not the best idea. After that everything was such a rush I barely understood what happened. I told him his breeding needs would be taken care of and he had the nerve to rip my dress. Plumtree came to my aide and wrapped me in his jacket and actually screamed at Lord Land as he held me in his arms.

"What in the world is going on here?" I hear George's voice call out as he walks forward and looks at the sight before him. "Clara? What in the world happened to your dress and why are you holding her James?!"

James? That was Plumtrees first name. Odd I had never thought to ask that before. Lord Land cleared his throat and looked to his son. Angelia smiling brightly beside him. Obviously we all knew what she wanted to marry George and it certainly wasn't for breeding. George looked to his father angry.

"What is the meaning of this father?" George questioned looking at all of us.

"I have brought your true bride, this is Angelica and I assure you she will secure your title and place in this world." Lord Land states standing with true pride.

No one pride was one of the seven deadly sins...he took it just that far. George looks utterly confused as he then looks to me and I can see that he doesn't want to chose between me or the title but now he had to. Neither of us had a choice. Angelica smiled as wide as she could as she curtseyed to George. Plumtree still had me close to him as Angelica began to introduce herself.

"Title...that is why you wish to marry me?" George questions Angelica who looks shocked by his question.

"I will be able to give you many son's my lord." Angelica answers trying to persuade him.

"Father, this makes no sense. You know how I feel for Clara yet now you bring another woman to my wedding?!" George shouts at his own father.

"George, son this is for the best. Clara is too different from our society. Honestly what kind of wife would she be?" Lord Land says looking to Angelica.

Oh now I really wanted to punch that pompous scum bag. Now wonder people didn't last long here. They probably didn't know how to shut their mouths when they were ahead. Plumtree could obviously feel my struggle as he held me back. Jane looked my way and just shook her head at me. Oh it Plumtree wasn't holding me back I would knock that old man six feet under.

"You care nothing of Clara nor the feelings that I carry for her? What of the fact that if she did not stay with my while I was sick and injured I might not be here! Does that not matter at all to you?" George asked confused but I could tell already he would do what pleased his father.

"I owe her a debt of gratitude, nothing more." Lord Land says.

Angelica walks up to George and takes his arm. What surprised me was he didn't stop her. Yes he did look at her surprised and confused but her allowed her to stand by his side. Maybe I should have let him die of TB...ok I know I would have never let that happen. Feeling tears sting my eyes I instead turn into Plumtree's chest.

"You dare to put a title of your own son's happiness?" Jane's voice rang out clear as a bell.

"This is no business of yours." Lord Land states as he looks to Jane with a grin. "After all you are just an author."

That's it! I cannot hold my tongue back any longer. Torn dress or not I was going to say something to that ass of a man! I put Plumtrees jacket on me. Turning to Lord Land I walk up right to his face with no hesitation or fear.

"You sir are nothing more to me then a blade of grass for your treat people just like that. You walk on them as a matter of your own convinice and then dismiss them as if they were the scum of the earth. I am quite surprised your son turned out as descent as he did. I am very sure that must have been a trait from his mother!" I tell him pretty sure I just pulled a Lizzy Bennett right in front of the author.

Lord Land had to take a step back because he looked at me as if I had just spit fire at him. If he dared to raise a hand to me I would have no problem fighting back future style either. Instead he looked to George for help only he did not instead Angelica came right up to me and caught me off guard slapping me on the right side of my face as hard as she could.

After the initial sting I went to hit her right back but someone beat me to it. Looking to the woman who just did it I see Fanny smile at me. Of all people Fanny was the last person I expected to stand up for me but she did right then and there. Jane smiled at the both of us just as Plumtree came forward.

"Please leave, obviously Lord Land you have what you came here for and now you are only making a spectacle of you and your son. I highly suggest you leave before the other guests find out." Plumtree states as he comes up right behind me.

"Looks like you have done everything in your power father to lead me away from my heart's desire." George says as he makes his way to me. "If I chose to stay with Clara then what would you do? Disown me?"

"Yes, you would no longer have your title or any of your inheritance. Good luck living like that." Lord Land stated cruelly.

"Forgive me Clara, for my heart will always belong to you." George says as he takes my hand and kisses it then turns and walks out with his father and Angelica.

Watching them walk out I stand frozen when I feel the presence behind me grow stronger. Feeling arms wrap around me I just break down and cry right then and there. I should have known better. I am not good enough for anyone in this time. I hate this time!