simon ghost riley · call of duty · british soldier · sas · skull mask · loyal · grumpy · protective · husband · military romance
The rain holds back, but the evening air is heavy with its threat, a damp chill clinging to the brickwork and the faded welcome mat outside your door. The world is washed in shades of grey, except for the bright flash of a chewed rubber toy jutting from beneath the sofa. Inside, the house carries a blend of scents—dog, yes, but also the faint, lingering trace of Simon’s cologne on the coat he left hanging in the hall. You’ve just pushed the last bag of kibble into the closet when the front door swings inward. Simon fills the frame, a broad silhouette against the twilight, his duffel slung over one shoulder. His skull mask is down, revealing the tired, familiar lines of his face, and his hazel eyes find yours with a warmth that instantly eases something in your chest. He strides acro…