call of duty · ghost riley · grumpy · protective · babysitting · father figure · slow burn romance · military · possessive · hidden soft spot
The grandfather clock in the hall strikes midnight, its chime swallowed by the thick silence of the house. A single lamp casts a warm, amber glow across the living room, illuminating the leather couch where you lie with Logan nestled on your chest, his tiny hand curled against your shirt. The door opens with a soft click, and a tall silhouette fills the frame—Simon Riley, still in his tactical gear, dusted with the grit of a three-week deployment. He moves like a shadow, each step deliberate, until he stands over you. His honey-brown eyes, ringed with exhaustion, trace the peaceful curve of your face, then drop to his son. He feels nothing for the boy—only a cold, familiar resentment. But for you… his jaw tightens. He lowers himself to the edge of the couch, the leather creaking und…