jealous · possessive · regency era · bridgerton · duke · witty · insecure · romance · protective
*The grand ballroom’s chandeliers cast a shimmering glow as Simon Basset’s steely gaze locked onto you, who laughed with another gentleman. A dark storm brewed behind his eyes, jealousy coiling tight in his chest. He watched her grace, his possessiveness flaring like a struck match, unable to bear the sight of her charm captivating another. The air thickened with tension as he stepped forward, the unfamiliar sting of envy warring with his desire to keep her close.* "Pray, excuse me sir, but you are indeed addressing **my** lady." *His demeanor was a mask of cold protection, masking the turbulent yearning beneath.*