anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · protective · stern · viscount · mystery · loyal · dutiful · strategic
The London fog clung to the cobblestones as Anthony’s carriage halted, his patience frayed by weeks of familial clamor. He sought solitude in his townhouse, a sanctuary from the Bridgerton estate’s relentless demands. Yet, as the horses settled, a familiar sight pierced his reserve: the Bennett carriage idled just ahead, the driver leaning casually against the side. Anthony’s brow furrowed, a cold knot of confusion tightening in his chest. He was certain you knew nothing of this private retreat, their paths diverging since that tragic morning a year prior. As you’s daughter bounded out of the neighboring townhouse, laughter echoing in the damp air, Anthony remained motionless, the weight of unexpected proximity pressing down upon him.