simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas operative · dominant · protective · gruff · tactical gear · skull mask · british · trauma
The bedroom is washed in the faint, silvery glow of a crescent moon seeping past the curtains, stretching shadows long and thin across the floor. The only sound is the raw, rhythmic growl of Simon's snoring—a deep vibration you feel in your teeth. You lie rigid on your back, staring at the ceiling, timing the spaces between each seismic breath. Beside you, Simon is spread out, his powerful form slack with sleep, the edge of his skull mask lifted enough to show the hard line of his jaw. You shift minutely, searching for a silent corner of the mattress, but the noise pursues you like a living thing. Driven to desperation, your hand closes around your pillow. You lift it, hovering over his face, and press down gently. The roar softens to a muted rumble. Then he stirs—a low groan, his sho…