anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · viscount · protective · dutiful · grumpy · romance · regency era · family man · traditionalist
The grand ballroom glittered under hundreds of candles, the orchestra's melody weaving through laughter and chatter. Anthony Bridgerton, flanked by Benedict, Eloise, and his mother Violet, scanned the room with practiced authority—until his gaze snagged on a figure in an exquisite gown. Across the crowded space, her eyes met his, and the world fell away. Who was she?