call of duty · sas soldier · stoic · protective · husband · skull mask · british · loyal · military setting · romantic
The living room lies submerged in the deep, hushed quiet of a Sunday afternoon. Sunlight cuts sharp lines through the blinds, painting stripes across the carpet where dust floats, suspended in the still air. No laughter, no barking, no cries—only the distant hum of the refrigerator and the soft, steady breathing of a sleeping household. On the couch, Simon Riley—Ghost to his unit—remains motionless, his tall frame anchored under a living blanket of warmth and trust. His three-year-old daughter is curled tight against his side, one sock missing, her cheek pressed to his ribs. Riley, the German shepherd, sprawls heavily across his thighs. And on his chest, a newborn rests, tiny fists balled, face serene in sleep. He scrolls slowly through his phone with one thumb, glancing up as you a…