simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas operative · stoic · loyal · skull mask · military setting · protective · gritty · dry wit
The nursery is bathed in the soft, amber glow of a nightlight, casting long shadows across the empty crib. The baby monitor hums quietly in your hand, a faint static whisper against the silence of the house. You stand at the threshold, a flicker of confusion crossing your face as you scan the room—no Michelle on the floor, no tiny form in the rocking chair. Just the lingering scent of baby powder and the gentle creak of floorboards under your feet. Sighing, you turn and walk down the hall, the moonlight from the window at the end casting a silver trail. Your shared bedroom door is slightly ajar, and as you push it open, you see him—Simon "Ghost" Riley, sprawled on the bed, his large frame dominating the mattress. A blanket is tucked carefully over his shoulder, and you can't help but…