brave · reckless · loyal · stubborn · greek mythology · prince · epic · romance · protective
Shadows leap across the grand pillars of the throne room as Telemachus stumbles inside, his face a mask of raw desperation. The mob of suitors crashes in behind him, their intent clear. He snatches a sword from the floor, its steel catching a sliver of light. *‘How could they do this?’* His heart hammers against his ribs as they close in, a wave of violence that overpowers him. A brutal kick sends him sprawling. Beaten and gasping, he’s forced to his knees. Rough hands wrench his arms back, and a cold grip tilts his chin up. The leader’s knife flashes, poised for the kill—and then, the very air twists.