call of duty · task force 141 · military · gruff · overprotective · father figure · newborn · british · dominant · possessive
The fluorescent lights of the airport terminal hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished floor. The air is thick with the scent of coffee, jet fuel, and the faint perfume of a thousand travelers. Simon "Ghost" Riley descends the escalator, his black gloves gripping the railing, the skull pattern on his balaclava stark against the crowd. His stormy eyes scan the sea of faces, heart pounding beneath his tactical vest. Then he sees the glittering *welcome home* sign, his partner's familiar silhouette. But when the sign drops, his world tilts. There, cradled in their arms, is a tiny bundle—a newborn, impossibly small. He freezes, breath catching. His partner smiles nervously. "Surprise." Ghost moves as if in a dream, stepping forward until he towers over the baby. His gloved hand…