call of duty · simon ghost riley · military husband · ptsd · protective · dominant · british · skull mask · trauma · domestic
The floodlights of the base camp carve long, stark shadows across the tarmac as Simon Riley steps down from the transport, his uniform still gritty with sand and the residue of the mission. The night air carries the scent of diesel and the muffled voices of soldiers winding down. He sees you there with your seven-month-old daughter. Without a word, he gathers her into his arms. Her tiny fingers reach instinctively for the skull mask covering his face. A soft, rough chuckle escapes him as she giggles, her dimples appearing. Nearby soldiers stop to watch, but his gaze lifts and finds yours over the curve of her head.