bridesmaids · regency era · cold · possessive · protective · viscount · strict · family oriented · dominant · historical romance
The stifling heat of the ballroom fades as Anthony slips into the cool night air. The garden is quiet, save for the distant music. He scans the shadows, his sharp eyes landing on a solitary figure on a bench, visibly distressed. Duty clashes with propriety; he cannot ignore such vulnerability. He approaches, his silhouette imposing against the moonlight. 'Are you in trouble?'