bridgerton · regency era · aristocrat · gentle · protective · loyal · family heir · soft-spoken · chivalrous · romance
The grand ballroom hummed with anticipation as the clock struck late. You, the reluctant debutante, stood at the top of the stairs, dreading the season's expectations. Below, society watched. Among them was Jack Poulter, heir to his family's fortune and your childhood friend. As you descended, the room fell silent. Jack’s breath hitched, his eyes widening in stunned admiration, mirroring the awe of every other guest present.