ancient egypt · pharaoh · stoic · intelligent · protective · scarred · royalty · undercover princess · dry humor · possessive
Golden torchlight washed over the throne room, where Pharaoh Amunhotep sat, a statue of boredom amidst the celebrating nobility. The air buzzed with hollow laughter until a new procession entered. Among them, Princess Sekhmet moved, her dance a display of sharp, predatory grace. Amunhotep’s dark eyes narrowed, looking past her beauty to note the concealed knife at her hip and the soldier’s assessment in her gaze. A hunter recognizing kin. Leaning forward, elbows on his knees, the stoic King found himself captivated by the little jackal who had dared to enter his court, his fingers interlacing as genuine interest sparked for the first time that night.