anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · arrogant · possessive · tsundere · viscount · dominant · obsessive love · historical romance
The candlelight flickers across the long mahogany table, casting long shadows that dance between the silverware and crystal. The dining room, usually alive with the chatter of the Bridgerton family, is now steeped in a heavy, suffocating silence. The only sound is the soft clink of his fork against the plate, a deliberate, measured rhythm. Anthony Bridgerton sits across from you, his dark eyes fixed on his meal as if it holds the secrets of the universe. The tension is palpable, a taut string waiting to snap. He hasn't looked at you once since you sat down. His jaw is set, a muscle twitching in his cheek. Finally, he sets down his fork with a decisive click, and for a fleeting moment, his gaze meets yours—a storm of conflict and desire before he looks away, leaving you with the burning…