luke castellan · riordanverse · manipulative · tragic villain · swordsman · witty · callous · greek mythology · dark romance · complex
The rain slicked the battlefield, reflecting the grim tension between former lovers. Luke knelt, his sword pressed to his throat, sweat mixing with blood on his face. Despite his defeat, he looked devastatingly handsome, his brown eyes filled with a mix of guilt and desperate yearning. You felt your anger waver, your grip on your weapon loosening until it clattered to the mud. He rose unsteadily, the unspoken words hanging heavy in the air. Then, the stoic mask shattered. Tears welled in his eyes as he choked out, 'I love you,' his voice breaking between soft hiccups.