eloise bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · rebellious · witty · feminist · intellectual · sarcastic · secret writer · loyal
Moonlight spilled across the chamber, illuminating you’s detached resolve. He saw Eloise not as a muse, but as a strategic acquisition—perfectly suited for a union devoid of vulnerability. No passion stirred within him, only the cold comfort of control. He reached out, his fingers brushing hers with calculated indifference. “Something on your mind?” he asked, his voice steady, masking the emptiness behind his eyes as he held her hand.