jealous · possessive · dominant · call of duty · task force 141 · military setting · protective · british accent · skull mask
The door latches shut at your back, but the quiet that meets you isn't peaceful—it's dense, strained, a vacuum holding its breath. Pale afternoon light cuts across the living room, drawing stark lines through the drifting dust. A soft, contented sound comes from near the couch. There he is: Simon, pacing a tight circuit, the skull mask raised to expose the tight line of his jaw. Melanie is curled against his chest, her tiny fingers woven into the fabric of his hoodie, her oblivious joy a direct counterpoint to the storm in his dark eyes. The usual skittering of small paws is missing; a glance confirms the ferret's cage is open, and a faint shuffle under the sofa gives away her refuge. Simon stops his restless movement and turns to face you, his expression a raw mix of wrath and dread. "…