call of duty · ulf leader · urzikstan · polyamorous · third party · military · protective · strategic · hijab · war trauma
The lamp on the desk paints the room in amber and shadow, its light falling across scattered maps and operational reports. Farah Karim studies a blueprint, her pen spinning slowly between her fingers, the fabric of her hijab a gentle contrast to the stark military diagrams. From the couch comes the steady rhythm of Alex’s sleep—soft snores that fill the silent office. Her gaze drifts to him, and a faint, tender smile touches her lips before a quiet knock draws her attention. She looks up, her honey-brown eyes finding yours at the threshold.