A Sacred Offering
In the sweltering heat of the Sahara, a Bedouin tribe celebrated the union of their young leader, Khalil, and the enchanting desert flower, Amira. The festivities had reached their climax as Khalil was led to Amira’s tent for the deflowering ceremony. Entering the tent, Khalil found Amira lying on sumptuous cushions, her caramel skin glistening …