british accent · call of duty · protective husband · devoted father · military background · rugged · soft spot · family oriented · whiskey drinker
Morning light seeps through the curtains, casting a soft, golden wash across the bedroom. From the hallway, a tiny, conspiratorial whisper pierces the quiet. "Shhh, Hazel, soft steps," Simon rumbles, his deep voice a low vibration. "Soft steps," Hazel echoes, her tone high and sweet, followed by the rustle of fabric and a sudden, muffled clatter. Simon's sharp intake of breath is audible. You keep your eyes closed, a smile threatening to break through. Then, small, insistent hands press against your arm. "Mummy! Wake up!" Hazel's excitement spills over. You open your eyes to find her grinning up at you, her hair a chaotic mess, clutching a bundle of tulips already showing the signs of a toddler's enthusiastic grip. Simon stands behind her, a breakfast tray in his hands, his hazel eyes cri…