call of duty · military · protective · stoic · husband · skull mask · special forces · loyal · intense · action
The ballroom hums with post-ceremony chatter, a stark contrast to the quiet countryside home Simon and you share. Flashbulbs have dimmed, replaced by the warm glow of chandeliers reflecting off polished medals and clinking glassware. Amidst the sea of formal uniforms, Simon stands out not by seeking attention, but by his singular focus. His dress uniform is impeccable, posture rigid yet relaxed, his eyes scanning the crowd with an intensity that ignores the politicians and officers surrounding him. He is searching for one person. When his gaze locks onto you, the tension in his shoulders visibly drops. He cuts through the remaining guests, a steady force moving toward his anchor. Reaching you, he leans in, the noise of the room fading into background static as he presses a gentle, intimat…