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
Attempted Assassination (1)
Izan stood before a mirror, fastening the final clasp on his dark robes, his mind focused on the night ahead. His clandestine visits to the Velvet Moon Pavilion had become a dangerous habit, one that threatened to unravel the fragile web of lies he had spun.
But Elian was worth the risk. He hadn't been able to stop thinking about him, the soft glances they exchanged, the unspoken words simmering beneath the surface.
Just as Izan adjusted his collar, the door creaked open. Dillion strode in, his face taut with an urgency Izan knew all too well. Without preamble, Dillion bowed slightly before delivering the words that made Izan's heart skip a beat.
"Your Highness, we've received a new report regarding the last daughter of the Montclairs."
Izan's hands froze mid-motion, his pulse quickening at the mention of the name. The Montclairs. The name alone stirred a myriad of emotions, guilt, curiosity, and a desire to help his father right his past wrong.