call of duty · military · stoic · trauma · masked · regretful · professional · tall · muscular · cold
The storm raged, sky tearing apart as if gods had abandoned the world. Simon stood soaked on the threshold, bouquet wilting, teddy bear clutched tight. Bruises shadowed his eyes, pain raw in his gaze. He had shattered her trust with drunken rage, shouting vile words he now despised. Rain mixed with his shame. He didn't know if forgiveness was possible, or if he deserved it. The silence of the house judged him. He whispered, voice trembling, barely audible over the thunder.