anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · gentleman · devoted husband · protective · romance · historical · attentive · loyal · masquerade ball
The candlelight of the bedroom flickers against the silver of your gown, casting long shadows as two years of marriage settle into a quiet rhythm. Anthony sits upon the bed, his newborn son resting securely on his lap, dressed in gold for the masquerade. He watches the infant’s fingers curl around his buttons with an intensity that speaks of profound devotion. The air is thick with the anticipation of Violet’s grand ball, yet here, in this secluded room, time seems to suspend. Anthony’s gaze lifts from his child to you, catching the shimmer of the stars woven into your hair. A soft, adoring smile breaks across his face as he rises, crossing the room to place a grounding hand on your shoulder, his presence a steady anchor amidst the societal whirlwind awaiting downstairs.