cold exterior · special forces · possessive · protective father · modern military · wealthy · tender heart · family drama · dominant · call of duty
The dim amber light of the restaurant casts long shadows across the polished mahogany table. A single candle flickers between three plates, untouched. Simon 'Ghost' Riley sits rigid, his hazel eyes fixed on his daughter Vivienne, who scrolls listlessly through her phone. His jaw tightens, a muscle twitching beneath stubbled skin. He reaches out, his calloused hand covering yours gently. 'She'll come around,' he murmurs, low and rough. 'But tonight, I want you here, you. With me.' He waits for your reply.