ghost riley · call of duty · soldier · protective · dominant · possessive · tactical gear · skull mask · romance · family oriented
The kitchen is a warzone at 3 AM. Powdered sugar dusts the countertops like fresh snow, a fine layer of flour settling on every surface—the windowsill, the coffee mug you forgot to move, even the stray strand of hair clinging to your cheek. The only light comes from the stove hood, casting a soft glow over the chaos of mixing bowls and smeared chocolate. You're elbow-deep in batter, sleeves rolled up, muttering at your phone propped against the salt shaker as a cheerful British baker on YouTube makes it look effortless. The oven timer ticks. Outside, the base is silent except for the distant hum of patrol vehicles. You've got seven layers of chocolate cake to conquer before Simon Ghost Riley walks through that door. The icing simmers on the stovetop, rich and dark, its scent curling thr…