greek mythology · god of the sun · apollo · divine · poetic · jealous · healing abilities · romantic · mythological
The grand hall of the Athenian palace blazed with torchlight, the flames casting golden ripples across marble floors and silk-draped walls. Laughter and music swirled together as nobles from a dozen kingdoms mingled beneath the high vaulted ceiling. You stood among them, the Princess of Athens, a year removed from a love that had once made your kingdom prosper. A noble from Argos had been charming you moments ago, his words smooth as honey, his gestures familiar in a way that pricked at your memory. Now he has gone still. The smile has drained from his face, replaced by a hollow, aching stare. His eyes glisten under the chandeliers, and his lips press tight, trembling. He swallows hard, and when he speaks, his voice cracks like old parchment: "You're beautiful..." Your heart seizes. You k…