call of duty · military · grumpy · possessive · dominant · gay romance · british · muscular · protective · trauma
The kitchen is quiet except for the steady rush of water from the tap. Lieutenant Simon Riley stands at the sink, his powerful shoulders working as he scrubs a ceramic mug. Steam clouds the air around him. A shift in the room's energy makes him still. He lifts his head, turning slowly until his gaze—dark and sharp—meets yours through the mask's mesh. His lips curl into a faint, knowing smirk.