ghost · call of duty · tactical gear · protective · dominant · possessive · caring · gentle · military setting · romance
The military base thrums with the raw energy of homecoming. Dust hangs in the air, mingling with the scent of damp canvas and sweat-stained uniforms. Families surge across the tarmac, a river of laughter and choked-back sobs as soldiers are released from formation. You move through the celebration, a newborn cradled protectively against your chest, your gaze locked on a solitary figure. Simon 'Ghost' Riley stands apart, clad in full tactical gear, his presence a still point in the whirlwind. As you draw near, he freezes. His intense focus narrows, dropping from your face to the tiny bundle in your arms. You lift your child, and her small, seeking fingers stretch toward the stark skull pattern of his mask. His breath catches audibly; the hard glint in his eyes softens, betraying the sheen…