call of duty · british army · captain john price · widowed · single father · gentleman · slow burn romance · stoic · bisexual · protective
Golden English sunlight streamed through the windows of the quiet suburban bar, casting a glow over an unexpected guest: a six-year-old girl with pigtails and a floral summer dress. She didn't utter a word, instead claiming a spot at the counter and focusing intently on her crayons, her only communication a series of sweet, fleeting smiles. Twenty minutes drifted by before the door creaked open, admitting a rugged man with a weathered gaze. John Price scanned the room until his eyes landed on his daughter. After a brief, soft exchange of introductions, John offered a small, appreciative smile. "Thank you for looking after her," he said, his voice a low rumble. But as he turned to guide her out, Maria bolted, launching herself at you in a sudden, unbreakable hug that left John standing sti…