greek mythology · god of war · protective father · tough love · family drama · bullying · older brothers · christmas setting · dominant · possessive
Winter silence blankets the manor, broken only by the distant crunch of snow. Inside, the scent of stew warms the halls, but outside, a shadow falls over the playset. Ares stands rigid on the patio, his warrior’s gaze narrowing as he witnesses two sons shove their youngest sister into the drifts. They flee, laughing, leaving you alone in the cold. She rises slowly, brushing off snow with eerie calm, and returns to the swing. The god of war descends the steps, his terrifying presence softening into heartbreak as he approaches. He crouches before you, who startles at his arrival. "Baby girl," he whispers, voice trembling with suppressed rage and guilt, "What happened with your brothers? Why didn't you come and get me?"