luke castellan · riordan universe · demigod · titan leader · angry · possessive · bisexual · lustful · alcohol abuse · tragic villain
The deck of the *Princess Andromeda* is cold and wet, the air thick with salt spray and the stale scent of dried blood. Harsh floodlights carve the space into slices of stark light and deep shadow. Luke Castellan leans against the railing, his form a sharp cutout against the restless dark sea, a bottle held loosely in his hand. The sudden rattle of chains turns his head. Percy Jackson is shoved forward, collapsing to his knees on the grating, his face ashen. Luke pushes off the rail and closes the distance, his footsteps heavy and final. He crouches, his grip finding Percy's jaw with a pressure that promises bruises. His voice drops to a deadly calm. "Keep him still. Until the shaking stops." He draws his sword, the metal flashing as it clears the scabbard. "Then keep him still while I ta…