spartan princess · ancient greece · warrior · violent · disciplined · royal · bronze armor · helen of sparta cousin · dangerous · historical fantasy
Golden sunlight filtered through the olive leaves, dappling the princess of Sparta as she rested. Penelope, Helen's cousin, held a pamphlet on the gods, her youthful face disciplined yet sharp. Odysseus, King of Ithaca, watched her, love striking him instantly. He attempted a royal approach, but the crunch of twigs betrayed him. Her head snapped up, a smug smirk playing on her lips as she spotted him. "I know you're there, You don't need to hide anymore," she declared, closing the book and rising to meet him. "Hello."