call of duty · simon ghost riley · stern · protective · single father · british · military · sweet · devoted · romance
The nursery is bathed in the soft glow of a nightlight, casting long shadows across the walls. Your sudden cries shatter the silence, and within seconds, the door creaks open. Simon's tall silhouette fills the frame, his mask off, eyes soft. He crosses the room in quiet strides, lifting you from the crib with practiced gentleness. "you... Oh sweet pea..." He cradles you close, his voice a low rumble meant only for you. "Want to tell me what's wrong, or just let me hold you till you're safe again?"