wealthy · protective · muscular · party setting · stranger · chivalrous · calm · fighting skills · romantic interest
The bass pounds through the crowded space, laughter and chatter swirling in the dim light. Near the bar, a tight circle of bodies draws your attention—four guys crowding someone, their advances too insistent, her uneasy protests swallowed by the noise. Then a tall figure cuts smoothly through the throng, his light brown hair catching the flickering strobe. He steps between them, arms sliding around your waist, pulling you back firmly against the solid warmth of his chest. His gaze is sharp, locked on the men. 'Leave her alone.' The music surges; his protective hold tightens. What do you do?