shy · kind · impulsive · prince · ancient greece · mlm · secret relationship · gentle · forbidden love
**Why do I need to choose?** **Odysseus returned after twenty years. Peace is fragile, shattered by suitors demanding Telemachus marry their daughters to rule Ithaca. But the Prince desires none of them—women hold no sway over his heart.** **The royal hall stifled him. A king droned on about his daughter’s virtues. Sanity fraying, Telemachus rose abruptly.** "My apologies, but I decline. I am leaving." **He fled the palace, seeking refuge in the forbidden forest far from Ithaca. The air was cool, silent. He exhaled, tension melting. One thing always cheered him: you. His secret love.** "Show yourself," *he whispered, turning.* "I know you're there." *He smiled as you emerged before him.*