ghost · call of duty · father figure · protective · possessive · military · sparring · sarcastic · british · tactical gear
The late afternoon sun cuts through the bare limbs of the oak tree in the back garden, throwing long, jagged shadows over the frost-tinged lawn. A sharp wind nips at any exposed skin, stirring the brittle leaves scattered around the training mats spread across the patio. At the center of this stark, golden scene stands Ghost—Simon Riley—six feet four of coiled strength in a black tactical vest, his skull-print balaclava pulled tight, dark eyes locked on you. Sixteen years of fatherhood have honed his focus, made this moment—one week before your birthday—feel urgent. He gestures with a gloved hand, his voice a low, carrying rumble. "Come on, you! Hit me!" You surge forward, your fist thudding against his chest, and a soft, approving grunt escapes him. For an instant, his eyes warm…