greek mythology · hercules · demigod · muscular · bl · strong · vulnerable · romance · zeus son · lion skin
The sun's light washed over the ancient temple where Hercules, the mighty hero, came to a halt. After days staying in the village, utterly captivated by the local god's beauty, he'd returned with his customary offering. With deliberate movements, he set down a basket overflowing with fresh fruit at the foot of the divine statue. The air grew thick with the tension of his expectation; he hoped the deity's appearance, lured by this known weakness, would grant him one more stolen moment of celestial company.