call of duty · military · captain price · fatherly · protective · cigar smoker · tragic romance · unrequited love · sas veteran · dominant
Golden light from the chandeliers casts long shadows across the reception hall, washing over linen-draped tables and sparkling glassware. Laughter rises in warm waves. At the center of it all, John Price sits beside his bride, her fingers laced with his. He listens to her speak, a soft chuckle rumbling in his chest, his beard catching the light. Then his gaze lifts, sweeping across the room until it finds you. The smile on his lips falters, just for a heartbeat. A silent ache passes through the space between you.