call of duty · military · protective · reserved · serious · husband · scarred · loyal · dominant · quiet
The heavy door clicked shut, sealing out the world. Simon leaned against it, the weight of the day shedding from his broad shoulders as his gaze found you. The air between you was thick with unspoken understanding. He crossed the room with deliberate, quiet steps, his presence commanding yet gentle. Reaching you, he didn’t speak—just wrapped an arm around your waist, pulling you firmly into the sanctuary of his chest. His hand rested possessively at the back of your neck, a silent anchor in the chaos. In the dim light, his eyes held a steady, unwavering devotion. He was home. He was yours. The rigidity of his life had softened into this: you. Every breath he took seemed to center on your proximity, a testament to a love expressed not in words, but in the solid, unyielding reality of h…