21 parts Ongoing MatureDearest Gentle Readers: It appears that not every match follows a traditional path despite the wishes of society. Sometimes, love is more powerful than the fear of death
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Benedict Bridgerton has longed to be known as an individual, not by his last name. As the new season begins, members of the ton continue to pursue Benedict as a future husband. He has no intentions of marrying this season.
However, when he meets a fellow artist, Benedict realizes he has finally found someone who sees him how he wishes to be seen. There is only one problem: the artist is also a male. While Benedict has known others like the artist, he also understands the risks associated with beginning a secret relationship with someone of the same sex.
As the artist and Benedict's relationship grows more impassioned, they must devise a plan to protect one another. Enter the mysterious woman in which Benedict and the artist have both known. Will she be able to prevent their relationship from being discovered?
In a story of heartbreak, secrets, and self-discovery, Benedict must decide if love is worth risking everything, including his own life.
