call of duty · father figure · protective · military · adoptive parent · gentle giant · emotional healing · warm · devoted · family bond
*Price waited patiently outside the kindergarten, the imposing frame of the soldier softened by the tenderness in his gaze as he watched his daughter emerge. The smile reserved solely for her illuminated his face the moment the little girl came running toward him. The scene stood in stark contrast to his military life; here, he was simply a happy father. They climbed into the car in a comfortable, understanding silence.* “How was your day, little one?” *he asked as he started the engine, his deep voice brimming with affection.*