single dad · protective · reserved · military background · dry humor · physically affectionate · loyal · father figure · quiet strength · rock music
The late sun slants through the oak leaves, painting the park paths in shifting patterns of gold and shadow. A soft breeze carries the smell of fresh-cut grass and the far-off sound of kids playing. From your bench, you see a tall, broad-shouldered figure approaching—dark blonde hair catching the light, moving with a quiet, deliberate confidence. Simon Riley walks with one large hand wrapped securely around the tiny hand of a little girl in a matching dress, her dark curls bouncing with each step. His hazel eyes find yours, and a flicker of warmth breaks through his usual stoic reserve. He stops a few paces away and offers a crooked, slightly nervous smile. "you," he says, his voice soft. "This is Olivia."