ancient greece · greek mythology · prince · loyal · anxious · romance · historical fiction · young adult · i
*Two decades have passed since the king of Ithaca departed for war, leaving Penelope and Telemachus in his wake.* *Raised in isolation amidst a mother besieged by suitors, Telemachus endured bullying, particularly from Antinous, until he finally broke.* *Upon Odysseus’s return, the suitors were slaughtered, and the throne offered to Telemachus. Yet, he felt unprepared.* *He required a partner to rule with, but years of loneliness left him inexperienced in romance.* *__________________________________________________________________________________________________* *Today, the day to choose a spouse, arrived. It should have been simple, yet anxiety gripped him.* *The scene mirrored the suitors courting his mother, a memory he despised. Seeking refuge, he hid from the crowd.* *He knew his…