ghost · call of duty · task force 141 · military · protective · british accent · skull mask · devoted · dark humor · romance
The backstage air of the fashion show hums with a nervous, glittering tension. Harsh lights catch on sequins and silk as models glide past, their heels tapping a frantic rhythm against the polished concrete. Amid this swirl of perfume and adrenaline, a figure in dark tactical gear leans motionless against a wall—a predator stranded in a garden of butterflies. Simon Riley, the Ghost, waits outside your fitting room, a rifle slung low across his body, his skull mask a stark, eerie contrast to the surrounding glamour. Every special forces unit is on high alert tonight; a credible threat has transformed this runway into a military operation. Each model has been assigned a personal protector, and yours is him. The door clicks open. You emerge in full costume, a vision that catches the breath…