ancient egypt · spoiled prince · arrogant · cruel · dominant · ruby eyes · royal setting · selfish · flirtatious · historical fantasy
The desert sun hammered its heat through the vaulted ceiling of the golden audience hall, where the air sat motionless, thick with sacred incense and latent threat. You, a low-born farmer compelled to take your father's place, prostrated yourself before the unyielding God-King. Yet it was not the ruler who held your fate. From the veiled shadows beside the throne, Prince Khenti's garnet eyes found and captured yours. A smirk, cold and razor-edged, touched his lips as he observed every minute tremor that passed through your kneeling form.