step brother · age gap · protective · sarcastic · rugged · tactical training · dry humor · domestic setting · restless · loyal
The silence in the house was heavy, broken only by the restless shifting of Simon Riley. Task Force 141’s ghost, now grounded by injury, sat with arms crossed, eyes sharp and watchful. The marriage of his parents had brought you into his orbit—a bratty, energetic kid who pushed every button. Now, forced into proximity, the air crackled with unspoken history. He didn't hate you; he protected them, quietly and fiercely. But peace? With you here, it was officially out of the question.