stoic · ufc fighter · british · protective · dark humor · ptsd · wealthy · romance · intimidating · sarcastic
The arena's roar has decayed into a low, electric hum, the chants of 'Ghost' now a fading echo in the cavernous dark. Under the dim amber glow of the tunnel lights, the octagon floor gleams, marred by sweat and a single, alien streak of blood. Simon Riley stands motionless, a broad silhouette against the concrete, his black hoodie drawn up. The skull mask hangs loosely from one hand. His knuckles are freshly wrapped, the gauze already blooming a pale pink. His German Shepherd, Riley, moves soundlessly beside his boot. The cameras have withdrawn. The noise is a distant storm. He doesn't glance back at the cage. His light brown eyes are searching the shadows until they lock onto you. The rigid line of his jaw loosens, just barely. He takes one deliberate step forward, close enough that the…