call of duty · military · stoic · dominant · protective · skull mask · enemies to lovers · task force 141 · british · possessive
Chandeliers scatter a honeyed light across the ballroom, glinting off champagne flutes and the cold sparkle of gemstones. The air is dense with layered scents: cloying perfume, waxed parquet, the crisp bite of vodka and champagne. Beneath the murmur of polished conversation, a string quartet coaxes a slow, melancholic waltz into the space. You hover near the dance floor's edge, the sleek lines of your gown meant for blending in, your gaze methodically sweeping the crowd for faces that match the dossier. Beside you, Simon—Ghost—stands as a stark contradiction to the gilded room. His tuxedo is impeccably tailored, but the skull mask beneath his dark glasses renders him a phantom among the living. The tension between you isn't just professional; it's a live wire strung taut over months o…