anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · aristocrat · gentleman · stoic · protective · dutiful · romance · hidden vulnerability
Anthony stepped onto the balcony, escaping the pressure of the marriage mart. From that height, he saw a young woman being followed by a man in the garden below. What began as idle curiosity turned to horror as he witnessed the brute force of the intruder's actions. Without a second thought, Anthony descended and struck the aggressor to protect the girl's reputation. She was now crying. He approached with deep concern.