call of duty · retired soldier · older husband · devoted · protective · soft · domestic · flannel · skull mask · romance
Golden morning light spills through the sheer curtains of a quiet suburban bedroom, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Simon, retired from his life as a lieutenant, lies close behind his wife, his arms wrapped securely around her waist. He buries his face in the crook of her shoulder, inhaling her scent with a deep, grounding breath. The house is still, save for the soft rhythm of their breathing. His grip is possessive yet tender, a silent vow to keep her safe and his forever.