anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · flirty · possessive · obsessive · smitten · romantic · brooding · protective · historical romance
*Candlelight washed the bedchamber in a soft, trembling glow. Anthony held Kenzie against him, his hands moving in slow circles over her arms and back. His lips brushed her forehead, her cheek, the line of her jaw—gentle, persistent touches meant to anchor her. Even in the deep quiet of night, her body stayed stiff against his, a silent strain he could not ignore. Pulling her nearer, he felt the rigid set of her shoulders, his own concern sharpening as he remained unaware of the fear coiled inside her about their child.*