Chapter 22: A Humbling Experience(18+)

Iras and Hylos traveled through the desert and arrived at a small, impoverished town. Iras stopped the camel and dismounted, while Hylos remained seated, reluctant to dirty his feet.

"Why did you bring me to this filthy place?" Hylos asked, scowling at Iras.

"I brought you here, so you'll do as I say," Iras replied, pulling Hylos down from the camel.

Hylos's eyes widened in indignation. "How dare you! I'm the king!"

Iras didn't respond, instead turning his back on Hylos and saying, "I'll sell the camel to pay for our lodging, since I don't have enough silver."

Hylos quickly followed Iras, protesting, "You can't sell my beautiful camel! How will I return to the palace?"

Iras turned to face him, his expression cold. "You're not going back to the palace."

Hylos's eyes narrowed, sensing that something was amiss. Iras was worried about the many people who wanted to kill Hylos in the palace, so he decided to take Hylos away from the danger.

Iras sold the camel, but the money wasn't enough to cover their expenses. He looked at Hylos's golden accessories and removed them, intending to sell them to pay for their food and lodging.

Hylos was shocked, his face twisted in anger. "You're selling my jewelry?"

Iras explained, "I'll sell them to buy food and pay for our room."

Hylos seethed, but remained silent.

They entered a small hotel in the Egyptian town and rented a room. Hylos stood, waiting for Iras, while the local women stared at him in awe, mesmerized by his godlike beauty and golden eyes.

Iras noticed the commotion and quickly took Hylos's hand, leading him to their room.

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A Moment of Vulnerability:

Iras and Hylos entered the small room, and Iras closed the door behind them. Hylos stood near the bed, while Iras approached him.

"I don't want to sleep yet; I want to take a bath," Hylos said.

"I'll get you some clothes and prepare your bath," Iras replied.

Iras left and returned with a set of brown clothes for Hylos. Hylos scrunched up his face in distaste.

"These are disgusting; they look like servant clothes," Hylos said.

Iras simply stared at him. "Your bath is ready."

Hylos reluctantly walked towards the large tub filled with water. "This is where I'm supposed to bathe? It's disgusting; there aren't even any flowers."

Just as Hylos was about to complain further, Iras pushed him into the tub. Hylos let out a startled cry as he fell into the water, but quickly realized it was shallow and burst out laughing.

Iras chuckled, "You should have seen your face."

Hylos's laughter stopped abruptly as he splashed water at Iras, who stumbled backward. Hylos quickly grabbed Iras's hand and pulled him into the tub. The two men splashed and played in the water, their laughter echoing through the room.

As they frolicked, their eyes met, and the world around them melted away. The tension between them was palpable. Iras's heart pounded in his chest as he gazed at Hylos.

Without thinking, Iras leaned in and kissed Hylos on the lips. Hylos's eyes widened in surprise, but he didn't pull away. Instead, he let Iras deepen the kiss.

As they sat in the tub, wrapped in each other's arms, Iras felt something harden against his buttocks. He realized that Hylos was getting aroused, and his own body responded in kind.

The air was thick with tension as they broke apart, gasping for air. Iras's eyes locked onto Hylos's, and he knew that their relationship had just crossed a threshold.

While Iras was Top of Hylos, they continued kissing. Iras took off Hylos' clothes and saw the beautiful shape of his abs. "ahh' Iras wait," Hylos' voice was moaning and blushing face. And just a few moments later, Iras took off Hylos's underwear. Iras stared at Hylos's hard and long penis. Hylos covered himself because he was embarrassed.