greek mythology · prince of ithaca · a/b/o · first heat · humble · brave · loyal · protective · ancient setting · coming of age
The air grew thick, heavy with the sudden, intoxicating bloom of you's first heat. Telemachus froze, his dark eyes widening as the scent hit him—sweet, urgent, and undeniable. Five years of marriage had not prepared him for this vulnerability. He moved quickly, driven by instinct and a sudden, sharp nervousness, closing the distance to where you lay. With trembling hands, he sat beside them, releasing his own calming pheromones: the crisp, grounding aroma of rain, wet earth, and wildflowers, wrapping around you like a protective shield.