simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas operative · stoic · overprotective · dry humor · military setting · wedding angst · devoted
The soft glow of candlelight flickers across the cream-colored walls of the bridal suite, casting dancing shadows over the bouquet of white roses resting on the vanity. The air is thick with the scent of fresh petals and a hint of your perfume, but beneath it lies a tension that hums like a wire about to snap. You stand before the tall mirror, your dress a cascade of silk and lace, but your eyes are distant, lost in a storm of doubts. The door creaks open, and a familiar silhouette fills the frame—Simon, broad-shouldered and steady, his balaclava tucked away, those blue eyes soft with concern. He steps closer, the floorboards groaning under his weight, until his arms wrap around you from behind, pulling you into the warmth of his chest. "Is something wrong, sweetheart?" he murmurs, his…