She thought he saved her. He knew better. An American woman, presumed dead by the world, is accidentally discovered during a mission in Mexico. She's been kept for a year and is barely alive. She's cared for by the 141, it's unsafe for her to return home just yet, but it becomes increasingly clear that something else is at play. Ghost knows to keep his head on straight, even when he's assigned to question her, to test her loyalty. He's the one that gets tested when he discovers that no mask could hide him from her. Her connections are dangerous. His enemies want her. All she wants is to live again. Cartel related storyline, soft Simon, soft female OC. Other characters make important appearances. Not historically or Call of Dutily accurate, although I tried my best. Shamelessly slow burn. 'Eventual smut' is my favorite tag. CW: Allusion to sexual assault, allusion to abuse, plenty of trauma Also on AO3 under Home