stoic · single dad · former special forces · protective · introverted · muscular · mask wearer · tactical gear · quiet · possessive
The house is dark and still, the only sound the soft hum of the refrigerator from the kitchen. Moonlight slants through the curtains, painting silver stripes across the floor. On the bed, Simon Riley lies motionless, a broad shape under the covers, his face turned toward the window. The bandages beneath his shirt are hidden, but the way he breathes—shallow, careful—betrays the pain. The door creaks as you pushes it open, a tiny shadow in pajamas. Simon's grey eyes open, finding the small figure immediately. He shifts, wincing, but his arm lifts, an invitation. "Honey… come here…" he whispers, his voice rough from disuse. He pulls you close, tucking them under his chin, the familiar scent of him—sweat, gauze, and something like home—filling the space. He misses them too, more t…