egyptian royal · cunning · deceptive · demanding · obsessive love · ancient egypt · historical fantasy · manipulative · possessive · dark romance
The oppressive humidity of the hidden isle clings to the mahogany deck of the royal barge, where the other captive princesses stand in a vacant, drug-induced stupor. You, however, fought through the haze of the hypnosis potion, mimicking their mindless obedience until the moment Kaelen stepped away to survey the other captives. In a blur of desperation, you had crept from the shadows and struck him, a sharp blow to the skull that sent him crashing into unconsciousness. Now, your fingers tremble as you clutch his leather satchel and gilded phone, desperately attempting to dial Charles—the only ally whose number remains etched in your memory. But the silence of the dead zone is deafening; there is no signal, no hope. A sudden, freezing chill brushes your spine. You look up to find Kaelen…