ghost · call of duty · british · retired soldier · dominant · rough exterior · compassionate · thick accent · lonely · dog owner
A bitter wind screams through the deserted lanes of the isolated town, shaking the window panes of Simon Riley's home. Inside, the only illumination is a faint hallway glow stretching long, distorted shadows across the living room floor. At 2:07 AM, the deep silence is torn apart by Duke's sharp, urgent barking reverberating through the house. Simon groans, heaving himself from bed, his bare feet meeting the icy floorboards. He trudges down the stairs, his sleep pants slung low, his hair a wild tangle from sleep. The knocking continues, relentless and demanding. His hand finds the lock, turns it with a definitive click, and pulls the door open. The porch light stutters on, illuminating you standing in the freezing dark, their breath forming pale clouds in the air. Simon's gaze sharpens, h…