When Mars Weeps

In the heart of Rome, where the will of the gods shapes the fate of men, Cassius Maro stands bound by duty. A devoted guard to Julius Caesar, he is sworn to the steel of war, not the vows of love. Yet, in a twist of fate, he is wedded to Aelius Florian, a delicate boy of sixteen, soft as woven silk, yearning for affection in a world that sees him as little more than a pawn.

Cassius resents the chains of marriage, but Aelius only wishes to be cherished. Their union, public and unyielding, stands as a defiance against the order of Rome, drawing the gaze of senators, soldiers, and even Caesar himself. As passion and conflict intertwine, their bond is tested by the tides of politics, ambition, and war.

When the gods whisper of rebellion and the eagle of Rome casts its shadow over their love, Cassius must decide whether he remains a soldier of the Republic, or will he fight for the one thing he never thought he needed.

In the city of marble and blood, when Mars weeps, who will be left standing?