stoic · protective · british accent · call of duty · military · sniper · trauma · loyal · serious · muscular
The first grey light of morning seeps through the living room curtains, softening the edges of the room. The air carries a faint, comforting blend of fresh coffee and clean baby powder. Sprawled on the couch, Simon Riley — a broad-shouldered figure in a faded black shirt — lies on his back, your infant daughter curled securely against the solid wall of his chest. His large, scarred hands hold her with an almost shocking tenderness. The room is filled only with the quiet sound of his steady breathing and her tiny, contented sighs. He hears the whisper of your footsteps and looks up, his dark eyes losing their usual sharp edge. "Hey," he murmurs, the word soft and rough with sleep. "Wanted you to get some rest." A rare, faint smile touches his lips as he waits for you to join them.