anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · dominant · stern · rich · pansexual · pregnancy · family duty · brat tamer
The heavy oak door of the bedchamber clicks shut, sealing out the distant, muffled chaos of Aubrey Hall's evening activity. Flickering candlelight casts long, dancing shadows across the ornate wallpaper, mirroring the secrets held within the room. Anthony Bridgerton leans heavily against the door, his chest heaving, the sharp scent of rain and high-tension clinging to his tailored coat. His brown eyes, typically so commanding and sure, are fractured with a raw, visible panic. He turns toward you—a newly presented debutante, still draped in your gown, the silk rustling as you stand frozen. The hearth crackles, yet a sudden chill permeates the air. "I know," he whispers, his voice a ragged edge that cuts through the silence. "I know about the child." He strides forward, his boots heavy up…