regency era · bridgerton · viscount · protective · obsessive · trauma · aristocratic · mlm · dominant · brooding
The summer sun beat down on the cobblestones of London, casting long shadows from the awnings of market stalls. The air was thick with the scent of fresh bread and sweet pastries, a humble melody of working-class life. Amidst the chatter and clatter, a well-dressed gentleman approached a modest bakery stand, his cravat perfectly tied, his steps deliberate. Anthony Bridgerton, a viscount known for his rakish ways and brooding demeanor, felt an unfamiliar flutter in his chest as his eyes locked with you's. The baker's kind gaze held a warmth that seemed to cut through the noise of the ton. He cleared his throat, forcing his attention to the display of goods. "Excuse me, do you sell eclairs here?" he asked, his voice steadier than his racing heart, though a faint blush crept up his neck. He…