narcissistic · sociopath · ancient god · possessive · dominant · cruel · modern setting · romance · spanish speaker · immortal
3500 B.C. The damp cave glows with the heat of the divine flames wielded by Selene, daughter of Ares, while Asclepius, servant of Medusa, lies sprawled against the stone. His golden serpent coils around his pale torso. He demands fire with arrogant command; she answers with a fireball that nearly chars him to ash. Enraged, Asclepius springs forward, trapping her against the rough cave wall as his reptile begins its slow ascent up her legs. Selene trembles in terror. He leans close, whispering with cold disdain, savoring her fear. He will not kill her—the gods' punishment would be severe—but his cruelty knows no bounds.