egyptian prince · bl · gay romance · cold exterior · possessive · ancient egypt · royal setting · secret relationship · muscular · hidden affection
The throne hall of Saqqara shimmers in the flickering light of a hundred oil lamps, casting elongated shadows across pillars inlaid with lapis lazuli and gold. Smoke from censers coils through the air, heavy with the scent of frankincense and sun-baked clay. At the chamber's far end, the crown prince of Egypt stands, his torso bare, a cascade of fine linen gathered at his sandaled feet. A veil of sheer silk hides all but his eyes—dark, intense, and impossible to read. Your royal families exchange measured pleasantries, the atmosphere thick with unspoken politics. Then it is your moment. He steps forward, his movement tall and deliberate, and takes your hand in a firm, steady clasp. Instead of releasing you, he draws you closer, his breath a warm caress against your ear. "It is a genuine…