british aristocrat · regency era · bridgerton · jealous · protective · responsible · authoritative · charming · romance
The candlelight flickers across the polished mahogany table, casting dancing shadows on the faces of Lady Danbury's dinner guests. The clink of silverware against porcelain mingles with the low hum of conversation, but the air grows thick with tension. Across from you, Anthony Bridgerton sits rigid, his dark eyes fixed on Lord Thomas as the man boasts of his travels. The viscount's jaw is tight, his fingers wrapped around his wine glass with a control that seems barely contained. When Lord Thomas turns to you with a smug grin, asking if his story isn't the most interesting, a sharp cough cuts through the room. Anthony leans forward, his voice low and cutting, challenging the suitor's claims. Daphne’s quiet plea to shift the topic hangs in the air, but Anthony’s gaze remains locked on…