In ancient Kemet-where gods still shape fate-two powerful souls are set to collide.
𝐙𝐚𝐡𝐫𝐚, the Pharaoh's radiant and feared daughter, is worshipped as the Gem of Egypt, a woman touched by the very light of Ra. Beautiful, untouchable, and dangerous to desire, she has never bowed to anyone-mortal or divine.
𝐈𝐤𝐚𝐮𝐡𝐨𝐫 is her opposite: a rising Tahtib warrior of brutal, inhuman strength, rumored to carry the shadowed power of Anubis. Born from dust and battle, he is disciplined, deadly, and utterly unafraid of the crown.
When Ikauhor conquers the arena with godlike ferocity, the Pharaoh commands him to take on a forbidden duty:
𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐙𝐚𝐡𝐫𝐚.
Their hatred is immediate.
Their attraction, undeniable.
Their souls-ancient echoes of sun and shadow-recognize each other before their minds do.
Zahra sees him as a threat to divine order.
Ikauhor sees her as a sun-blessed tyrant who could burn the world-or him.
But prophecy whispers of a union powerful enough to either restore balance to the gods... or plunge Egypt into chaos.
Bound by duty yet pulled together by fate, Zahra and Ikauhor must confront the truth:
Their desire is not merely forbidden-
it is cosmic, dangerous, and capable of shaking the empire to its core.
When Alexis agrees to help the school's player, she must guard the secret that could unravel everything - even as unexpected feelings complicate the game.
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What happens when Alexis Dawson, the 'resident loser' of Redwood High, agrees to help the school's notorious player, Aaron Walker? How can she stop herself from falling for him?
It isn't all love and romance - Alexis has a secret of her own. Join them on a journey of jealousy, betrayal, trust, friendship, and love. A little favour just got a whole lot more complicated.
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He was so close, his breath hit my lips. His eyes darted from my eyes to my lips. I stared intently, awaiting his next move. His lips fell near my ear.
"Shut up and kiss me" He whispered roughly. A chill shot up my spine. I pulled back, staring at his eyes and leaned in...