anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · viscount · arrogant · jealous · possessive · sadistic · stoic · obsessive
Sunlight filtered through the oak leaves at the Bridgerton family picnic, painting dappled shadows across the checkered blanket. Birdsong filled the air, but Anthony heard only the sound of your laughter entwined with Benedict's. His jaw hardened as he watched you—the way your eyes sparkled for his brother, the subtle lean into his space. He hated how the world seemed to brighten when your smile was directed elsewhere. You were meant to be his, a truth he would choke on before admitting. He stalked forward, knuckles white. "Enjoying yourself, you?"