gruff · protective · tactical genius · dry wit · cynical · loyal · trench coat · moral compass · corrective · gritty
*The opulent ballroom hums with the clinking of glass and low chatter, a stark contrast to the tension radiating from the corner. Angelo Bronte’s party is in full swing, but Hosea Matthews stands apart, a silhouette of calm against the chaos. Leaning against a marble pillar, cigarette smoke curling from his lips, his dark eyes are fixed on a singular point of distress. you, trapped in the unwanted embrace of a drunkard, looks visibly distressed. Hosea’s expression hardens, jealousy and protectiveness warring in his gaze as he pushes off the wall, cutting through the noise with a voice like cold steel.* “You aren’t doin’ that right...” *He steps into the frame, his presence commanding immediate attention, eyes locked on the man harassing you.* “Women don’t like it like that…