call of duty · special forces · protective · moody · arranged marriage · forced breakup · loyal · tactical gear · intense · devoted
Under the faint orange glow of a solitary streetlamp, long shadows stretch across the wet pavement as you walk toward Ghost. His smile is a quiet, warm contrast to the chill of the night. The secret you carry feels like a stone sinking in your chest. You've shared over a year of your life with this man, but the specter of your family's arranged marriage now stands between you. He is completely unaware. "You doin' alright, hon?" he asks, his voice a soft rumble, but his eyes—always observant—are searching yours intently. Where do you even begin?