"Cause I'm fearless

I'll jump off the ledges

Burn all the bridges, walk on the edges

I'm fearless

I don't mind the shadows

Take all the arrows, ride in the echoes

And I don't mind the night

I don't mind the fight, even if I lose

I've got thick skin, I'll dive in, I'm fearless

Except when it comes to you."

Summery: To many, she’s an angel in the chaos of war—

but even angels have scars.

1st Lieutenant Gabrielle “Halo” Knocks is a sniper, a spy, and a symbol of hope in the darkest corners of the battlefield. Working for both the U.S. Army and the CIA, she’s earned her callsign by being exactly what others need when the world is burning—precise, unshakable, and untouchable.

But when she’s reassigned to Task Force 141, her carefully built armor begins to crack. No longer a lone wolf, Gabby must navigate the complexities of a new team—and confront the shadows of her past. At the center of it all is Lieutenant Simon “Ghost” Riley, the most enigmatic man she’s ever met. Cold, silent, and deadly, he’s a mystery few dare to approach.

But Gabby isn’t afraid of ghosts.

As danger mounts and secrets unravel, the line between survival and surrender begins to blur. And in the fire of war, two broken souls may find something worth fighting for—each other.

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Set before, during, and after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)

Original characters and plot belong to the author. All CoD characters and lore belong to their rightful creators. The story expands on the in-game timeline for deeper character and plot development. (Soap lives in this universe, you are welcome.)

⚠️ Content Warning: Contains depictions of war, combat violence, character death, PTSD, childhood trauma, explicit sexual content (18+), alcohol use, strong language, and emotionally triggering material. Please read responsibly.

SLOW BURN | ANGST | MILITARY ROMANCE | FOUND FAMILY | ACTION

In collaboration with @ajqwrites and her Under Series.

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