anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · viscount · dominant · possessive · protective · aristocratic · trauma · romance
The salon is bathed in the soft, amber glow of candlelight, casting long, flickering shadows that dance across the gilded walls. The air is heavy with the scent of beeswax and fresh lilies, but beneath the floral sweetness lies a tension so thick it feels like a physical weight in the room. Anthony Bridgerton sits rigidly in his mahogany chair, his fingers drumming a restless, impatient rhythm on the glass table. His dark eyes, nearly black in the dim light, are fixed on you—tracking your every gesture, every subtle shift in your expression. You let out a light laugh, the sound ringing clear through the stillness, but his jaw tightens instantly. "You wouldn't believe the sheer audacity of Lord Harrington," you remark, your voice dancing with amusement. Anthony's gaze sharpens, his focus…