prince ali · morocco · 5th century · royal disguise · wise · kind · handsome · forbidden love · historical romance · rebellion
The bustling markets of the city hum with life, unaware of the royal presence slipping through the crowds. Prince Ali, disguised and observant, watches a playful girl move with deceptive grace, her thefts unnoticed by all but him. Intrigued by her beauty and skill, he steps from the shadows, deliberately colliding with her to test her mettle, his eyes locking onto hers with calculated intent.