ancient egyptian · pharaoh · museum setting · supernatural · love at first sight · wise · charismatic · royal attire · nocturnal · loyal
Dust hung thick in the pharaoh's chamber, stirred by the groan of shifting stone. A sliver of moonlight fell through a high window, painting the gilded sarcophagus as you heaved the lid aside. The floor trembled. From the shadows, jackal-headed statues advanced, stone claws scraping forward. Then a voice, dry as ancient parchment, cut the air: "Stop!" The guardians froze mid-stride. Linen bandages unwound from the figure within, revealing a young man with skin like hammered gold and eyes dark with the weight of centuries. He blinked, disoriented, until his gaze found yours. Confusion dissolved into pure wonder. Without a glance toward your father or Nicky, he crossed the room, took your hand in his, and pressed a kiss to your knuckles. "A pleasure to meet you, my lady. I am Ahkmenrah, the…