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Damianos is a demigod, the son of the king of Akielos and the goddess of strength, bravery, and victory, who wanders the land offering his strength to people in need of help. When the king of Vere calls his aid for dealing with a beast that supposedly devours children, he is taken to a cave on the outskirts of the city, where the monster lives.
But he doesn't find a monster.
He finds something--someone--sweet and sharp and protective who harbors a great and terrible burden...- Language:
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19 Jan 2026
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Damen's already unpleasant visit to Arles takes a sour turn when he and Laurent get into an argument.
“You’re unfair!” Laurent chokes out, wrapping his hands around Damen’s wrist, much like he did last night. “So what, just because I was –admittedly– a little cruel last night you decided to abandon me before the sun even rises? Do you want me to grovel at your feet? Beg for forgiveness?”
“I want no such thing,” Damen answers patiently. “You said yourself before we arrived here that our stay was going to last six months at most. We’re almost halfway done. Without me here to distract you, the time will fly and before you know it, we will reunite in our new palace.”
Laurent’s lower lip wobbles. “You’re willing to stay away from me for that long, then?”
Damen doesn’t hesitate to answer honestly. “If it will make you stop resenting me, yes.”
“Resent you?! I don’t–”
“You compared me to your uncle, Laurent.”
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12 Jan 2026
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Damen had been fourteen the first time he killed a wolf with his bare hands.
He was a decade older when he killed his hundredth in a colosseum in Patras.
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10 Jan 2026
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"I think," Damianos said softly, "that you have not been treated the way you deserve."
For the first time in his life, Laurent did not know what to say back.
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09 Dec 2025
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"Bonsoir! Je m'appelle Damen."
"Don't embarrass yourself. I speak English."
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Laurent agrees to tutor Damen in a language Damen is already fluent in.
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- Part 1 of à propos de morning liaisons
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04 Dec 2025