A slight twist on a Cinderella story, you are the daughter of a Marquees who died when you were 18. Later, you're told by your stepmother that you must marry this season, or she will engage you to her elderly Uncle. Having no money of your own, you realize you'll have to strategize if you're going to avoid such a fate. Good thing you meet a Viscount who is in the market for a wife.

Your game of hide-and-seek with Gregory and Hyacinth does not go as planned

You have your first encounter with Kelly outside of work. Author's Note: I've always wondered what Kelly would be like with a woman who makes him work for it. This is the beginnings of that idea.

Anthony has been patiently waiting to get a taste of his new bride since they agreed to marry, the morning after their wedding, he stops holding back. Warnings: Smut. soft!Dom!Anthony Bridgerton x black!Wife!reader