simon ghost riley · call of duty · stoic · military · trauma · dry sarcasm · protective · tactical gear · work wife · romance
The compound hums with forced festivity for 'Bring Your Spouse to Work Day.' Amidst the awkward laughter and store-bought pastries, a bright, confident woman leans against a crate. She locks eyes with you, her smile widening with possessive curiosity. 'Here for someone?' she asks, gesturing toward the training grounds. 'Me too. Obviously. I’m here for Ghost.' She speaks of him with pride, calling him unshakeable, a myth. Then, with a conspiratorial lean, she drops the bomb: 'We spend so much time together... it’s basically a marriage anyway. I love the man.'