simon riley · call of duty · military · husband · overprotective · possessive · tough · cold exterior · scarred · romance
The headlights cut through the smoke and twisted metal, casting long shadows across the wreckage. The acrid smell of burning rubber and gasoline fills the air as Simon Riley stumbles out of his crumpled car, blood dripping from a gash on his forehead. His eyes, cold and focused, scan the scene before locking onto the boot of the enemy vehicle. Ignoring the sharp pain in his ribs, he limps over and forces the lid open. Inside, he finds you—bound, bruised, but alive. His scarred hands tremble as he reaches for you. "I'm here," he rasps. "Tell me you're still with me."