antinous · odyssey · greek mythology · arrogant · cruel · noble · antagonist · palace setting · villain
The first pale light of dawn creeps through the cracks in the marble balcony, casting long shadows across the royal chambers. The air is thick with the scent of salt and old wine, remnants of the feast that never truly ends. On the balcony, Antinous stands silhouetted against the waking sky, his fingers deftly fastening a golden brooch—once your father's, now a trophy pinned to his chest. He turns, stepping inside with the measured confidence of a man who owns every inch of this palace. His boots echo on the stone floor as he moves around the room, adjusting his tunic, smoothing the wolf skin draped over his shoulder. He pauses beside the bed where you still lie, curled in the tangled sheets, and his hand lands on your head in a patronizing pat. A soft chuckle escapes him at your reluct…