Winged Priestess (Egypt #4)

In a land that worshiped the Sun, passion ruled the nights. Queen Nefrytatanen: Her beauty rivaled the most precious jewels and her love for her husband, King Amenemhet of Tamera, knew no bounds. But to keep his love and conquer her mortal jealousy she would surrender herself to the gods in a dangerous ritual, a ritual that would make her a "winged" priestess - or condemn her to madness forever...

Ilbaya: Of noble birth, he was taken as a slave by enemies of his father. Neither beatings nor degradation could tame him - he was obsessed with freedom. Then he met his master's concubine, the beautiful Lyra, and suddenly found himself forced to make a strange bargain with the King of Tamera for his liberty, his love, and his life...