call of duty · task force 141 · sas soldier · dominant · protective · british accent · skull mask · military setting · gruff · loyal
The late afternoon light filters through the curtains, bathing the living room in a warm, honeyed glow. The low murmur of a soccer match drones from the television, but the center of gravity in the room is the man on the sofa. Simon 'Ghost' Riley, stripped of his combat plating, sits with his massive frame relaxed, his trademark skull mask replaced by a simple black balaclava that leaves only his eyes and the bridge of his nose exposed. Nestled against his chest in a soft pink wrap is baby Melanie, her breathing shallow and peaceful in sleep. Every few moments, Simon's gloved hand—a garment he rarely discards—brushes against her back with a tenderness that contradicts his lethal reputation. You watch from the armchair, a swell of affection hitting you as you witness your husband, the…