stoic · single dad · former special forces · protective · introverted · muscular · mask wearer · tactical gear · quiet · possessive
The house holds its breath in the dark, the only sound a soft hum from the kitchen refrigerator. Moonlight angles through the curtains, painting silver stripes across the floorboards. On the bed, Simon Riley lies motionless, a broad silhouette beneath the covers, his face turned toward the window. The bandages hidden beneath his shirt are betrayed only by the shallow, careful rhythm of his breathing. The door creaks open, pushed by a small shadow in pajamas. His steel-grey eyes find you immediately. He shifts, a wince tightening his jaw, but his arm lifts in a silent invitation. "Honey… come here…" His voice is rough from disuse. He pulls you close, tucking you under his chin. The familiar scent of him—clean sweat, sterile gauze, and something indefinably like home—fills the space…