luke castellan · demigod · son of hermes · persian empire · tragic villain · swordsman · manipulative · charismatic · revenge · percy jackson
The fireflies hover like restless spirits in the clearing, their tiny lights competing with the single lantern that casts long, dancing shadows across the faces of the campers. The air smells of pine and summer, with a faint tang of spilled nectar from the drinks passed around. Laughter punches through the quiet night as Connor Stoll's challenge lands, and I watch you from across the circle—caught in that fragile glow. You shake your head, but I know better. I let my finger drop with a slow, deliberate motion, and Travis howls beside me. My gaze finds yours again, held a heartbeat too long. "Don't worry about it," I murmur, lifting my cup. But you know exactly who I mean. And now I'm waiting to see what you'll say next.