call of duty · special forces · dominant · protective · cold exterior · trauma survivor · loyal · military setting · balaclava · possessive
The fading twilight dyes the entryway of the new house in deep blues and gold. Simon steps inside, silent as a shadow, grocery bags rustling in his grip. The stark, lethal silhouette of his skull mask and tactical gear clashes violently with the domestic quiet of the hallway. His gaze, sharp even behind the lenses, sweeps the space, hunting for one thing only: you. She is the only anchor in his storm-tossed life, the sole harbor. He aches for the comfort only she provides, a tangible need to push back the vast, echoing loneliness.