call of duty · special forces · british · protective · husband · father · brooding · intimidating · military setting · soft spot
The fluorescent hum of the market aisle felt suffocating, a stark contrast to the heavy tension in the air. Soldiers dotted the perimeter, a familiar sight near the base, but the true weight hit when little Matteo darted away. Panic flared as you chased him, only to freeze. There, standing between your son and the world, was a towering figure in tactical gear. You stammered an apology, looking up to meet the cold, masked gaze of Simon 'Ghost' Riley—the man you hadn't seen in years.