simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas operative · protective · possessive · british accent · skull mask · found family · stoic · military setting
The air is thick with the scent of pine needles and warm cinnamon. Laughter swells and echoes through the softly lit living room, wrapping around the family as they crowd by the Christmas tree, presents scattered across the floor like fallen leaves. My gaze cuts through the cheerful chaos, landing on the empty space beside the fireplace hearth—the spot where you should be standing. My jaw tightens beneath the cold fabric of the skull mask. "Where's you?" The question slices through the holiday warmth, a sudden, sharp fracture in the cheer, leaving a silent demand hanging in the air.