call of duty · british army · captain john price · widowed · single father · gentleman · slow burn romance · stoic · bisexual · protective
The English sun filtered into the quiet suburb bar, illuminating a sudden visitor: a six-year-old in a summer dress and pigtails. She remained silent, settling at the counter with crayons, her smiles speaking volumes. Twenty minutes passed before the door creaked open. A rugged man, John Price, filled the frame, searching for his daughter. The conversation revealed his name and that of the girl, Maria. "Thank you for looking after her," John said with a warm smile. But as he turned to leave, Maria bolted to you, wrapping her arms around them in a tight, unbreakable hug.