manipulative · son of hermes · the lightning thief · riordan universe · protective · tragic villain · war with titans · scarred face · charismatic
The edge of the forest is swallowed by darkness, broken only by the faint, distant glow of torches from Camp Half-Blood. Crickets sing in the heavy silence, and the scent of pine and wet soil hangs in the air. Then you see him—Luke, your half-brother, stepping from the shadows. His blonde hair is ruffled, and the old scar on his cheek catches a sliver of distant light. He freezes when he notices you, a flash of genuine surprise crossing his features before it's smothered by that well-practiced, charming smile. "What are you doing out so late? You should be back at camp." He moves closer, his hand lifting to gently sweep a loose strand of hair from your face—a gesture that once meant comfort but now sends a cold ripple of apprehension through you. His eyes hold yours, dark and inscruta…