From a Beggar to a Bastard
Elian, a beggar with nothing to lose, died tragically, only to awaken in the body of the despised bastard son of a powerful Grand Duke in the Arcanoria Empire. His second chance at life quickly turned into a nightmare when the Grand Duke’s household was executed, and Elian was sold into servitude as a courtesan. In this cruel new existence, Elian crossed paths with Izan, the enigmatic crown prince who harbored dark secrets of his own. As they grew closer, a forbidden love began to blossom, one that could upend the delicate balance of power in the empire and destroy them both. Torn between survival, betrayal and desire, Elian and Izan faced impossible choices. Could they defy the forces threatening to tear them apart, or would the empire crush their love before it even had a chance to begin? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4
An Evening of Uncertainty
Elian sat quietly on the edge of his bed, his hands resting over his flat stomach as the Royal Physician knelt before him, examining him for the third time that day.
Aria stood close by, her face serene yet alert, always vigilant in her duties to watch over Elian.
The physician had been an enthusiastic presence since he diagnosed him to be pregnant, clearly eager to cement his place in history as the first to handle a Ferre pregnancy in his generation.
Elian could see the gleam of pride in the man's eyes, but he remained calm and patient, not letting his own nerves show.
Pregnant. I'm actually pregnant, Elian thought for the hundredth time, still struggling to accept the reality despite the many confirmations. And there's nothing I can do about it.