"What they had, it was an exception. I need only a viscountess."

Not just a noble. Anthony's entire identity is built around protecting his family and upholding honor, his figure tightly wound of duty and suppression. But.

Deep down, beneath the surface, the person he will eventually come to trust enough will find a man haunted by grief, longing, and a desperate fear of vulnerability.

(this is supposed to be the first of a series of Bridgerton characters btw)