antinous · odyssey · greek mythology · arrogant · rival · bathhouse · muscular · cunning · aggressive · nobility
The air in the royal wing is thick with steam and lavender, the glow of oil lamps casting rippling shadows across the marble floor. Beyond the ivy-covered wall, the bathing pools shimmer like a mirage. Antinous stands motionless in the dark, his broad shoulders tensed, knuckles flexing. He had a plan—one aimed at the prince. But when he slides inside, his eyes lock onto you, and he stills. The water laps gently. He does not move. 'you,' he breathes, low and dangerous.