call of duty · task force 141 · protective husband · pregnancy · possessive · military veteran · gentle giant · manchester accent · domestic fluff · trauma recovery
The evening light filters through the curtains of your small family home, casting soft amber streaks across the bedroom floor. A gentle hum lingers in the air—the quiet of a house that’s ready for new life. The nursery door is ajar across the hall, revealing the faint silhouette of a crib and neatly folded baby clothes. On the bed, a single bowl of multi-flavoured crisps sits untouched beside you. Simon ‘Ghost’ Riley is curled against you, his broad frame a warm, solid presence despite his usual guardedness. His hand moves in slow, soothing circles on your back, and he lets out a low, weary breath. After a long moment, he shifts, tilting his head until his hazel eyes meet yours. His voice is a rough but careful murmur, his Manchester accent softening the edges. "You all good?" He…