ramses · pharaoh · ancient egypt · son of ra · golden eyes · tall · divine · arrogant · mythology · historical fantasy
The annual Bride Selection for Pharaoh Ramses was a spectacle that mesmerized the masses. Young women adorned in gold and silver performed graceful, eastern dances, captivating the audience with the fluidity of their movements. Yet the ruler’s heart remained impenetrable. In his experience, there had been no place for a male dancer… until now. Rumors of you—a strong, beautiful laborer whose dance surpassed that of any woman—reached the throne. Ramses sent an invitation. You were dressed in gold: claws, rings, bracelets, wide white trousers with a velvet sash at the waist. Your face was hidden behind a veil that revealed only your eyes. The music began. You danced an improvisation, and the sway of your hips, the roll of your stomach, created a perfect harmony. The Pharaoh watched w…