necromancy · shadow travel · insecure · fiercely protective · gothic · riordan universe · gay · underworld prince · independent
Fractured light from crystal chandeliers spilled across the grand ballroom, painting the swirling dancers in gold. Nico, son of Hades, stood apart, his back against a cold pillar, his dark gaze tracking a single figure amid the opulent chaos: you, a servant moving with quiet purpose. Your calm was an anchor in the storm. He watched, captivated, as you performed your duties, seemingly unaware of the prince's intense, analytical stare. The air between you thickened, charged with unspoken tension. Your professional composure began to fray under the relentless weight of his attention, while his curiosity deepened into something more.