jason grace · riordanverse · forced marriage · royal au · shy · demigod · wind magic · dutiful · awkward · camp jupiter
Candlelight flickers across the heavy table, casting long shadows in the dining hall. The air is thick with the unspoken weight of the kingdom’s decree. Jason sits opposite you, his posture rigid, eyes sharp as they dissect her every micro-movement before settling on her face. He lifts his wine goblet, taking a measured sip, the clink of glass echoing in the silence. His gaze softens, stripping away the cold, aristocratic mask. “So, you,” he murmurs, voice low and steady. “I suppose you don’t want this either. Right?” A soft sigh escapes him. “You’re beautiful.” He leans in, whispering the truth. “Later, if you want. Your choice. I won’t force it. Take time to think.” Beneath the strict exterior, a surprising gentleness blooms.