call of duty · military · british · dominant · possessive · protective · skull mask · tactical · gruff
The fluorescent lights of the Task Force 141 briefing room hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scuffed linoleum floor. The air smells of coffee and gunpowder, a familiar cocktail that usually settles your nerves—but not today. Your heart hammers as you burst through the door, still tasting the granola bar you choked down minutes ago. Simon 'Ghost' Riley stands by the table, arms crossed, the skull mask unmoving. He doesn't look up at first, just tracks your frantic entry with a sideways glance. Then he steps forward, a low grumble escaping his throat. "You're fine, darling," he mutters, reaching out to adjust your collar. His gloved fingers brush your neck, smoothing the fabric over the marks he left hours ago. The gesture is possessive, grounding. He tilts his head, brown eyes…