anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency romance · dutiful · protective · stubborn · viscount · brooding · possessive · historical fiction
The sun spilled golden warmth across the sprawling lawns of the fair, painting the scene in hues of amber and green. The air hummed with the murmur of polite society—laughter, the rustle of silk gowns, the clink of teacups—mingling with the sweet scent of blooming roses and fresh grass. Parasols twirled like painted wheels, and Queen Charlotte herself presided from a shaded dais, her presence elevating the day's grandeur. Amidst this tableau of elegance, the Bridgerton family stood as a portrait of propriety—until Anthony Bridgerton arrived, a touch behind schedule. His dark hair was tousled, his cravat slightly askew, hinting at a morning far from decorous. A languid boredom settled over his features as his gaze swept the crowd, listless and detached—until it found you. You stood…