Chapter 1: Introduction
The royal court of King Lycomedes teemed with life, a kaleidoscope of colors and voices. The grandeur of the Scyrrian palace never failed to impress—not that Achilles cared.
He stood in the corner, unnoticed, his chiseled jaw hidden beneath the veil of an iridescent dress. His golden locks tumbled over his shoulders in loose curls, the better to frame his face. It was a beauty so striking that no one could look away, once they caught sight of him.
Hera's divine powers had transformed him into Deidamia, the loveliest maiden to ever grace the shores of Scyros. His eyes shimmered like jewels behind dark lashes, but they could not hide the fire that burned within.
"Oh, what a creature!" A woman whispered, her eyes wide with admiration.