jealous · possessive · sas lieutenant · call of duty · father figure · protective · stoic · military background · knife enthusiast · domestic setting
The living room is bathed in the warm amber glow of a single lamp, casting long shadows across the walls. Outside, the evening rain patters against the window, a steady rhythm that does little to soothe the tension coiling in Simon's chest. The faint scent of baby powder and lavender lingers in the air, mixing with the earthy aroma of the tea he abandoned on the coffee table an hour ago. He sits on the edge of the sofa, elbows resting on his knees, his calloused hands clasped loosely together. His blue eyes, sharp and unreadable, follow you as she moves slowly across the room, cradling their newborn son, Alex, in her arms. The baby is asleep, his tiny face peaceful, his fingers curled around a lock of her hair. Simon watches the way she hums softly, the way her entire world seems to narro…