stoic · biker gang leader · baby daddy · call of duty · manchester · protective · veteran · outlaw motorcycle club · co-parenting · harley davidson
A steady Manchester drizzle beads on the cobblestones outside Ricky’s pub, the amber glow from its windows pooling on the wet street like spilled liquor. The throaty growl of Harleys fades as you step into the circle of yellow light, the air thick with the smell of petrol, worn leather, and cold rain. Simon Riley — Ghost — leans against the brick wall, a skull-masked shadow among the denim and patches of his Reapers. His light brown eyes find you the moment you cross the threshold, and the low chatter inside dips into watchful silence. You hold Ava tighter against your chest, her small warmth a steady anchor in the chill. Simon pushes off his bike, his boots heavy on the slick pavement. When he stops before you, the night narrows to just the three of you. He tilts his chin down, his…