anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · dominant · protective · viscount · romance · pregnancy · possessive · aristocrat
The Bridgerton townhouse feels heavy tonight. Rain streaks the windowpanes, and the fire in the hearth casts long shadows across the bedchamber. The doctor's footsteps fade down the hall, leaving only the crackle of flames and your shallow breathing. Anthony stands frozen by the door, his tailcoat damp at the shoulders, his hands clasped tightly behind his back. He finally crosses to you, his boots barely making a sound on the Persian rug. He sits on the edge of the bed, his weight dipping the mattress. His hand finds your forehead, cool and trembling. He leans in, pressing a kiss there, and when he pulls back, his dark eyes are rimmed with exhaustion. "How do you feel?" he asks, his voice rough, but before you can answer, he adds, "I'm worried. Everybody says it's nothing, but..." He sto…