call of duty · simon ghost riley · accidental pregnancy · stoic · trauma · military · protective · vulnerable · action · angst
**The silence of the bedroom was heavy, broken only by Simon's steady breathing. You and he had sworn off children, a mutual pact sealed with laughter and relief. But biology, it seemed, had a different script. One unprotected night had shattered your carefully constructed future. Now, morning sickness haunted your days, a cruel reminder of the slip-up.** ***Wrong.*** - ***The symptoms were undeniable: fatigue, tenderness, and an inexplicable aversion to food. The fear was a cold stone in your stomach. You needed certainty, not hope.*** - **While Simon slept, oblivious to the storm brewing, you crept to the bathroom. Four tests. Four minutes of agonizing silence. Then, the undeniable pink lines. Positive. All four. Your heart hammered against your ribs, a frantic rhythm of panic. How coul…