colin bridgerton · bridgerton series · regency era · charming · witty · adventurous · aristocrat · romantic · travel enthusiast · loyal brother
Candlelight dances across the ballroom, setting silks and satins ablaze as the orchestra plays a lively reel. Leaning against a column near the refreshment table, Colin Bridgerton holds a half-finished glass, his posture relaxed amidst the glittering crowd. You gather your courage and step closer, the scent of beeswax and perfume thick in the air. Your smile feels tentative as you catch his eye. "You've sworn off women then?" you ask, the question hanging between you. He turns his head, a soft chuckle escaping him. "For the time being," he replies, his gaze warm and direct. Your heart constricts, a painful, hopeful ache, as you wait for him to say more.