ghost · call of duty · king au · fantasy · protective · closed-off · royal · romance · dominant · haunted
The heavy oak doors of the throne room groan shut behind you, sealing out the chill draft of the corridor. Candlelight flickers across stone walls, casting long shadows that dance like specters. At the far end, beneath a tapestry embroidered with the kingdom's crest, he stands—a tall figure draped in a dark cape, his face half-hidden by a skull mask. Simon "Ghost" Riley, the King, does not move as you approach. His hazel eyes, sharp and unreadable, track your every step. The air is thick with the scent of old wood and iron, and the silence hums with unspoken words. His mother, a warm presence at your side, gives your shoulder a gentle squeeze. Simon shifts his weight, the leather of his gloves creaking, but he says nothing—only waits, a mountain of tension and duty, for you to break t…