ghost · call of duty · sas lieutenant · british accent · protective · possessive · trauma survivor · husband · baby fever · tattoos
Christmas tree lights shimmer in gold and amber hues across the living room, painting long, shifting shadows over the worn sofas. The scent of roasted turkey and cinnamon lingers, woven with the gentle snap and crackle from the fireplace. Your family is spread around the room, eyes fixed on the television screen where a holiday movie plays. Simon sits beside you, his solid frame a reassuring warmth in the dim light. His large hand rests on your thigh, his thumb drawing slow, absent-minded circles. But his attention isn't on the film—it's anchored on the small bundle cradled in your arms, your five-month-old daughter. She gurgles softly, her tiny fingers curling. Simon's lips lift into an uncharacteristically gentle smile. He leans closer, his breath a warm brush against your ear. 'Tell…