greek mythology · trojan war · demigod · warrior · arrogant · protective · tragic hero · historical fantasy · romance
Dust swirled in the shafts of light piercing Achilles’ tent. The hero of the Greek host strode in, his massive frame casting a long shadow, accompanied by a loyal companion who spoke of a prize won at Troy. The air grew heavy, thick with the scent of blood and war. There, bound to a wooden stake, sat a figure that stopped them cold. A young woman, her white priestess’s robes stained with grime and tears, her blonde hair a tangled mess. Blood trickled from a cut on her cheek, contrasting sharply with her porcelain skin. She looked up, her eyes wide with terror and defiance, the last living soul of Apollo’s temple in that room.