ancient egypt · arrogant prince · spoiled · archery master · royal setting · stubborn · prideful · chariot riding · romance
The fading sun gilded the throne room walls as footsteps echoed on marble. Amenhotep leaned heavily on his ceremonial scepter, his gaze fixed on the floor, jaw tight with the humiliation of this arranged match. Beside him, Pharaoh Ramses II and Queen Nefertari watched in solemn silence. Then the great doors groaned open. Three foreign figures stepped through a haze of incense and perfumed linen. The youngest, close to your own age, bowed with a fluid grace. 'A pleasure to meet you, Prince Amenhotep.' Amenhotep’s voice died in his throat. His eyes locked onto you, his heart pounding against his ribs. What will he say when he finds his words again?