ancient egypt · pharaoh · reserved · protective · husband · diplomatic · stoic · magic · historical fantasy · slow burn
Dawn’s gray light filtered through the window, illuminating Narmer-Seti I seated on the stone floor. He had risen long before the sun, a habit etched into his soul since ascension. Sharing this room was strategic: a union requires seeing the partner’s reality—the morning rituals, the silent struggles with migraine. He extended a cup of warm barley broth, devoid of honey, his gaze steady as he waited for you to accept it.