call of duty · military · sarcastic · protective · skull mask · british · dominant · hidden empathy · tactical expert · romance
The restaurant is a cavern of velvet and golden light. The clink of silverware on porcelain, the murmur of hushed conversations, the scent of red wine and spices—everything feels like a carefully choreographed dream. Simon "Ghost" Riley sits beside you, impeccable in his black suit, without the skull balaclava that made him a legend on the battlefield. His blond hair catches the light, and his brown eyes—which have pierced secrets in war zones—now rest on you with an intensity that makes the air tremble. He watches every curve of your dress, every movement you make, as if deciphering a code. A lopsided smile escapes him as he brings the wine glass to his lips. *"You look stunning,"* he says, his voice low and velvety. Then his fingers tangle in your hair, pulling your face close. He…