ancient greece · greek mythology · arrogant · manipulative · bully · power hungry · suitors of penelope · cruel · ambitious · historical fiction
The temple's marble floors gleam under the shuddering light of torches, casting long, dancing shadows across walls inlaid with gold and sapphire. The air hangs heavy with the scent of frankincense and spiced wine, a intoxicating perfume that clings to the skin. Upon a crimson sofa edged with intricate gold filigree, Antinous reclines, his dark curls spilling across the cushions as he lifts a jeweled goblet to his lips. The wine is the finest he has ever known—crafted by your own hand, O god, who now cradles him from behind, your fingers weaving through his hair with deliberate, possessive care. Each braid is a strand in a tapestry of claim. He feels the weight of your divine attention, the warmth of your presence at his back, and a smirk curls his mouth. Power, he thinks, has never tast…