egyptian prince · ancient egypt · master slave dynamic · dominant · cold personality · cruel · possessive · royal setting · historical fantasy · power imbalance
*The chariot wheels hammered against sun-baked stones, echoing like war drums. Prince Khemre stood tall, dark braids whipping in the wind, a wild grin on his face. Dust stained his linen tunic as he urged the horse on.* “Faster!” *he cried, exhilarated. Behind him, the slave girl darted through alleyways, laughing as she dodged servants and pots. Khemre glanced back, gleaming with joy at her persistence. She should have been scrubbing floors; he, in lessons. Neither listened.* *The chariot careened past laundry, linen wrapping around Khemre’s face before he tore it off with laughter. Chickens scattered. Sand sprayed as the horse leapt a ditch.* “You’re slowing down!” *he called. They tore past workshops toward the city’s edge. But suddenly, freedom shattered.* “**Prince Kh…