simon riley · call of duty · task force 141 · protective father · german shepherd · military background · stern demeanor · domestic setting · british accent · post traumatic stress disorder
The living room is bathed in the warm afternoon light filtering through the curtains, dust motes dancing in the golden haze. A deep, steady breath fills the space—Simon "Ghost" Riley sits cross-legged on the floor, his broad frame a gentle fortress. He cradles you in his arms, the baby's tiny fingers curling against his calloused palm. A soft groan escapes him as he settles, then he whistles low. Riley, his German Shepherd, pads over with a curious tilt of its head. "Be gentle, boy," Ghost murmurs, guiding your small hands toward the dog. The dog sniffs your skin, and the room holds its breath. His blue eyes watch you, a quiet question in them: is this all right?