A Royal Season

A duet of hearts

As the morning sun bathed the Bridgerton household in a warm, golden glow, the energy in the room was alive with excitement. After Princess Nora's mesmerizing piano performance, the family was eager for more. Nora, still seated at the piano, smiled warmly at the Bridgertons and asked, "Would you like to hear another song, but this time with me singing?"

The room buzzed with excitement. The Bridgerton family exchanged glances, their attention piqued at the offer. Gregory, the youngest, was practically bouncing in his seat. "Yes, absolutely!" he said, his voice filled with anticipation.

Nora laughed softly at Gregory's enthusiasm before continuing, "I wrote a song last night, but I need one of the boys to sing with me."

The brothers—Anthony, Benedict, Colin, and Gregory—exchanged amused glances. It was clear none of them wanted to back down from the chance to sing with the Princess, but they also weren't eager to volunteer first. In the silence of their competitive exchange, it was Benedict who stepped forward.

"I'll do it," Benedict said, his voice steady but carrying a note of excitement. He moved to sit beside Nora at the piano, feeling both the weight of the moment and the thrill of sharing this musical experience with her.

Nora's smile widened, a sparkle in her eyes as she adjusted her sheet music on the piano. "Are you ready?" she asked him, sensing the anticipation between them.

Benedict took a deep breath and nodded, his eyes meeting hers with quiet confidence. "Ready," he confirmed. The rest of the family, eager and intrigued, leaned in slightly, preparing for the duet that was about to unfold.

Nora's fingers began to dance over the piano keys, and soon after, her soft, melodic voice filled the room, carrying the first verse. Benedict listened for his cue and then joined in, his deep, smooth voice blending with hers seamlessly. Their voices harmonized beautifully, like two pieces of a puzzle coming together, complementing each other perfectly.

As they sang, their voices intertwined in perfect harmony. The Bridgerton siblings tapped their feet along to the rhythm, unable to resist being swept up by the music. The song, filled with warmth and emotion, radiated joy, love, and connection. It was as if the entire room vibrated with the energy of their performance.

The duet continued, with Nora and Benedict exchanging verses and harmonizing effortlessly, their voices soaring together. It felt like magic—a perfect symphony of melody and emotion that captivated every soul in the room.

When the final note of the song drifted into silence, there was a brief, reverent pause before the entire Bridgerton family burst into enthusiastic applause. They were completely enthralled by the beauty of their voices, the sincerity of the song, and the obvious chemistry between the two singers.

Benedict let out a sigh of contentment, his eyes still locked on Nora as a smile spread across his face. There was a sense of pride and awe as he looked at her, realizing just how special this moment was.

Anthony, the eldest, spoke up first, his eyes wide with admiration. "That was amazing," he said, shaking his head in disbelief. "You both have incredible voices."

Daphne and Simon chimed in next, their expressions filled with awe. "It's a beautiful song," Daphne said, "Who wrote it?"

Nora's cheeks flushed a delicate pink. She looked down at her hands, suddenly feeling shy. "I wrote it last night," she admitted softly, "I couldn't sleep."

The Bridgerton family stared at her, their mouths slightly open in surprise. They had expected something beautiful, but they hadn't anticipated that Nora herself was the mastermind behind such a touching, heartfelt song.

"You wrote that?" Eloise exclaimed, her eyes wide in disbelief. "That's incredible! Truly!"

Nora giggled at Eloise's enthusiasm before turning to her. "Eloise, could we talk for a minute?"

Eloise's brows furrowed in curiosity, but she quickly nodded, following her best friend as they moved aside for a private conversation, leaving the Bridgerton family to marvel at what they had just witnessed.

The chapter ended with the sweet memory of their voices still hanging in the air, the Bridgertons captivated by the unexpected bond forming between their brother and the princess from Morocco.