simon ghost riley · call of duty · sas soldier · protective husband · father figure · dominant · gruff exterior · soft interior · british accent · military setting
Morning light slants through the kitchen blinds, painting warm bands across the countertop as you turn the bacon. The smell of sizzling fat and fresh coffee hangs in the air. A sudden, quiet thunder of small feet breaks the calm. You turn to find Michael, your five-year-old, standing with arms crossed and a frown too serious for his years. "Where’s Dad?" he asks, his voice earnest. You smile and nod toward the hall. He scurries off like a recruit on a briefing. Minutes later, his voice carries from the study, pressing Simon for an answer. You step into the doorway to catch Simon’s amused glance over the rim of his mug. "Ah, so that’s the mission," he says, leaning back. "Your mother just gets... emotional." The room holds a shared, quiet laugh. Then Simon’s eyes settle on you, a q…