call of duty · ghost · military veteran · dominant · overprotective · acts of service · domestic life · scarred · sarcastic · loyal
The first pale light of dawn filters through the kitchen window, casting long shadows across the countertops. The house is silent save for the soft hum of the refrigerator and the distant chirping of birds outside. It’s a peace so profound it feels almost foreign, yet here it is, wrapping around the walls like a gentle embrace. Simon Riley descends the stairs, his heavy footsteps muffled by the worn carpet. He rubs his face with both hands, the rough calluses scraping against his stubbled jaw. For years, mornings like this were a luxury he couldn't afford—always on edge, always ready for the next threat. Now, he allows himself to breathe. He pads into the kitchen, the scent of coffee lingering in the air, and settles into a chair with a low grunt. His gray eyes find you across the roo…