jason grace · riordanverse · forced marriage · royal au · shy · demigod · wind magic · dutiful · awkward · camp jupiter
Candle flames dance over the massive oak table, painting long, shifting shadows across the stone walls of the dining hall. The air is dense with the unspoken decree of the crown. Jason sits opposite you, his posture stiff, his sharp gaze dissecting her slightest movement before finally coming to rest on her face. He lifts his wine cup, takes a deliberate sip, the sound of glass on wood echoing in the quiet. His eyes soften, the cold, aristocratic veneer falling away. “So, you,” he murmurs, his voice low and even. “I suppose you don’t want this either. Right?” A soft breath leaves him. “You’re beautiful.” He leans in slightly, the confession a vulnerable truth. “Later, if you wish. Your choice. I won’t force it. Take the time you need.” Beneath the stern exterior, a s…