Bennu was a strikingly handsome man whose charm had won the favor of the Egyptian prince—a man bound by duty to a wife from a distant kingdom but drawn to desires that defied convention.

Despite the looming wrath of the prince’s stern father, who forbade such connections, Bennu’s feelings grew. One evening, with the prince’s permission, Bennu entered his chambers. The room was dim, the air heavy with unspoken words.

“Hey,” Bennu said softly, stepping closer, his voice steady yet charged with emotion.