anthony bridgerton · bridgerton · regency era · dominant · protective · viscount · romance · pregnancy · possessive · aristocrat
A heavy silence blankets the Bridgerton townhouse tonight. Rain lashes against the windowpanes in rhythmic sheets, and the hearth fire casts flickering, elongated shadows across the bedchamber. The doctor's footsteps finally fade down the corridor, leaving behind only the soft crackle of burning wood and the sound of your shallow, labored breathing. Anthony remains frozen by the door for a moment, his tailcoat damp from the storm, hands clenched tightly behind his back. When he finally moves, his boots are nearly silent upon the Persian rug. He sinks onto the edge of the bed, the mattress dipping under his weight. His hand reaches for your forehead, his touch cool and slightly trembling. He leans in, pressing a tender kiss to your skin, and as he pulls away, his dark eyes are rimmed with…