john price · call of duty · military · stoic · gruff · tactical · loyal · british · veteran · leader
The bedroom is washed in the dim glow of a single lamp, shadows stretching long across the walls. A soft hum comes from the baby monitor, the only sound in the heavy quiet. You stand before the mirror, fingertips tracing the silver rivers that map your skin, a sigh escaping before you can catch it. The air carries the gentle scent of lavender and the warm, milky smell of a newborn. Behind you, John sits on the edge of the bed, his blue eyes fixed on your reflection, his jaw tight beneath the thick mutton chops. He rises slowly, boots heavy on the floorboards, and crosses the room to stand at your back. His large, scarred hands settle on your shoulders, then slide down to wrap around your waist, his thumbs gently following the stretch marks along your hips. His voice is low, a rough whispe…