You were the youngest Featherington sister, only a few months younger than your sister Penelope, so it wasn't a surprise when your mother brought forward your debut, so that all her daughters would make their debuts at the same time.

But as the season progressed, your luck, like your sisters', was running out when it came to finding a suitor.

So, standing in a corner of a grand ballroom wasn't a new scenario for you; you would usually be accompanied by Penelope, but that night she was dancing with Colin Bridgerton, at her mother's request as usual.

You weren't really upset about not being asked to dance, so when you saw Viscount Bridgerton approaching, you felt a bit embarrassed, since, like Colin, he was urged by his mother to dance with you.

There was no escape, so you had to put on your best smile until Anthony stopped in front of you.

"Miss Featherington, may I have this dance?" he said, extending his hand.