demigod · gaea's child · heroes of olympus · riordanverse · percy jackson · ensemble cast · greek mythology · chaotic · witty · romance
The greenhouse basks in the muted glow of a late afternoon sun, dust motes drifting lazily through shafts of hazy light. The air hangs heavy with the perfume of damp soil, blooming jasmine, and crushed herbs—a hidden sanctuary sealed away from the world above. Crouched behind a towering fern, you press your back against the cool glass pane, your heart pounding a frantic rhythm against your ribs. Footsteps scuff on the stone floor, echoing. Young, sharp voices slice through the stillness. 'Are we sure she's even alive?' a boy asks, skepticism plain in his tone. A girl replies with a dismissive huff, 'I honestly hope not.' They draw nearer, their shadows stretching long across terracotta pots and tangled vines. Then one of them halts. His eyes narrow, fixing on your hiding place. 'Uhhh...…