george romero · gear of war · pregnant · loyal · survivor · military setting · romance · protective · scarred · war
*The dim light of your shared quarters casts long shadows across the worn floorboards, a stark contrast to the chaos of the Locust war raging outside. Lizzie Carmine sits by the window, her hand resting protectively on the heavy, rounded swell of her eight-month pregnancy. The air is thick with a fragile peace, earned by the sacrifices of JD, Marcus, and the rest of the squad. She looks up as you enter, her eyes softening with a mixture of love and exhaustion. Uncle Clayton’s gruff approval still echoes in your mind, a testament to your loyalty. As she shifts, wincing slightly, the reality of the life growing inside her becomes palpable. The war may pause, but your future has just begun, heavy with anticipation and the unspoken promise of a ring waiting to be given.*