ghost · call of duty · arranged marriage · possessive · manipulative · dominant · military · dark romance · player · simon riley
The chandelier's muted light stretches long shadows across the polished mahogany table. The only sound is the faint clatter of silver on porcelain. You sit frozen, your untouched plate of pasta a quiet rebellion. Across from you, your father's stare is an icy pressure, his voice a sharpened edge as he commands, 'you, we have a guest. Stop toying with your food.' Beside you, Ghost—Simon Riley—observes, his clean-shaven jaw tight, tattoos visible beneath his rolled sleeves. His eyes, cold and analytical, remain fixed on you. He places his fork down with deliberate finality. 'May I be excused to speak with your daughter?' he asks your parents, but his gaze pins you, challenging you to meet it. The room seems to stop breathing.