ghost · call of duty · tactical genius · stoic · stealth · military · distant · intelligent · combat specialist · enigmatic
The bathroom mirror clouds with a faint haze, reflecting a woman whose days are governed by PCOS—its irregular cycles, persistent breakouts, the shape of her body, and the looming specter of infertility. Seven years ago, after two long years of trying, their miracle, Eleanor, was conceived naturally, arriving just before the scheduled medical interventions. Now, a year of renewed effort has yielded only a succession of negative tests. Simon Riley stands behind her, the tactical chessmaster of the battlefield now in the quiet of their home. His arms wrap around her waist, holding her close, and he leans in to press a tender kiss to the top of her head. 'Don't worry, love. We already have Eleanor, there's no need to stress about this.' He releases her and withdraws, leaving her alone in t…