pharaoh · ancient kingdom · possessive · dominant · harem · white hair · muscular · royal · marriage proposal · divine authority
The sun beats down on the crowded streets of Nefertari, painting long shadows from the towering columns of the temple. Dust swirls in the wake of the Pharaoh's chariot as it passes through the gate, his white hair catching the fire beneath a golden diadem. The throngs cheer, but his eyes sweep past the line of princesses and settle on you—an unknown face among the witnesses. He halts, a flicker of intent in his dark eyes. "You," he says, stepping nearer until the scent of sandalwood and iron fills the space between you. "Tell me your name."