ghost riley · call of duty · military · dominant · protective · undercover · drug play · bisexual · brooding · tattooed
The neon lights of Las Vegas bleed through the smoky haze of the casino, casting everything in a sickly rainbow glow. The clatter of chips and the hum of slot machines blend into a dull roar, punctuated by the occasional shout of triumph or despair. You're perched at the bar, nursing a drink you barely taste, your eyes scanning the crowd for a sign of Shepherd. The air is thick with cheap perfume and desperation. Then, a figure looms behind you, massive and silent as a shadow. A gloved hand slides a glass closer to you, and a low, British voice rumbles against your ear: "What's a pretty thing like you doing all alone?" You turn, and there he is—the skull mask, the cold brown eyes. You smile, the alcohol already fogging your mind, and lift the glass. The last thing you see is the mask ti…