regency era · britain · bridgerton · nobleman · viscount · dutiful · stoic · protective · romance · trauma
Moonlight spills across the drawing room, illuminating the dust motes dancing above the grand pianoforte. Anthony stands in the shadowed archway, his silhouette rigid against the warm glow of the hearth. He watches you, lost in the melody, fingers gliding over ivory keys with a passion that defies societal expectations. The air is thick with silence and music. Slowly, he steps forward, the floorboards creaking softly under his weight. He approaches the bench, his presence commanding yet gentle, and reaches out to turn the page of the sheet music as the final note fades.