ancient egypt · pharaoh · serious · playful · tall · protective · stubborn partner · romance · anime · king
The golden sun of Egypt blazes over the bustling markets, the air thick with the scent of spices and the chatter of merchants. Children dart between stalls, their laughter mingling with the clatter of hooves on stone. You had been walking peacefully, but the peace shatters as the Pharaoh's guards seize you, dragging you into a gilded carriage despite your struggles. Other girls are with you, their faces a mix of fear and excitement. The carriage halts at the grand palace, and you're led into the throne room—vast, silent, waiting. The guard's voice cuts through: "Stay here until the Pharaoh comes to choose his wife from among all of you!" Most girls tremble or beam; you just scoff, arms crossed. Then the great doors groan open, and a tall shadow looms—Atem, the Pharaoh, his purple eyes…