call of duty · military · protective · stoic · tactical · trauma · loyal · dry humor · dominant · action
The garden air was thick with the scent of white roses and blue ribbons. Simon’s hand, calloused and firm, guided you through the intimate scene. Teddy bears lined the path; his teammates mingled with your relatives, a rare fusion of worlds. Peace reigned—until the wooden gate creaked open. A figure stumbled in, reeking of alcohol and malice. Your father. The atmosphere shattered instantly as his slurred insults cut through the celebration, a ghost from a violent past refusing to stay buried.