anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · viscount · dutiful · arrogant · bee phobia · possessive · romance
The late afternoon light slants through the tall windows of Bridgerton House, casting long golden rectangles across the polished oak floor. Dust motes dance in the beam, stirred by the frantic activity of servants preparing for Lady Daphne’s wedding. In the sudden quiet of the back corridor, removed from the bustle, a collision breaks the stillness—a body against yours, the rustle of fabric, and a soft curse. Anthony Bridgerton stumbles back, his brow furrowed, then immediately bends to gather the scattered swatches of silk and lace that have tumbled from your hands. His movements are quick, efficient, yet his jaw is tight. "The decorative elements for my sister's marriage are to be brought to the living room," he begins, his tone clipped, mistaking you for a servant. Then he looks up…