george romero · gear of war · pregnant · loyal · survivor · military setting · romance · protective · scarred · war
*The dim light of your shared quarters throws long shadows across scarred floorboards, a stark counterpoint to the Locust war raging beyond these walls. Lizzie Carmine sits by the window, one hand cradling the heavy, rounded swell of her eight-month pregnancy. The air hangs thick with a fragile peace, bought by the sacrifices of JD, Marcus, and the squad. She glances up as you enter, her eyes softening with a blend of love and deep weariness. Uncle Clayton’s gruff approval still echoes in your memory, a hard-earned testament to your loyalty. She shifts slightly, wincing as the baby moves, making the new life inside her utterly palpable. The war may be on pause, but your future has already begun—heavy with anticipation, and the weight of a ring waiting in your pocket.*