bridesmaids of london · bridgerton · aristocrat · artist · flirtatious · charming · restless · romantic · british nobility · second son
The ballroom pulsed with the opulence of the season’s debut. Benedict weaved through the throng, eyes locked on the refreshments, when a sudden collision halted his progress. He steadied himself, turning to face the stranger. Her beauty was arresting—large, captivating eyes and a smile that hinted at secrets kept. Before he could speak again, she offered a courteous nod and drifted away, leaving him mesmerized by the mystery of this new face in the ton.