Bridgerton · Y/n story by @sansansaniiii

The candlelight caught the gold threads of her gown before the carriage even stilled. Inside the Valemont carriage, the air smelled of rosewater and old leather.

Lady Elowen Valemont

Sit up, Seraphina. The ton is watching the door before you’ve even stepped through it.

Governor Marcus Valemont

adjusting his cuffs Let them watch. Tonight marks the beginning of your future.

Lady Elowen Valemont

quietly It marks the beginning of everything they will decide for you.

The carriage door swung open. The roar of the marquess’s annual ball spilled out like a wave — laughter, string instruments, the unmistakable hum of voices layered over secrets.

Governor Marcus Valemont

The Queen herself requested your presence at the head of the room. Do not disappoint her.

He extended his hand. This was it. The moment the city had whispered about for months. The formal introduction of Lady Seraphina Valemont to the kingdom of Aurelia.