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
Dark Deal
Inside the grand hall of Lord Cedric's manor, Prince Lucian reclined in an oversized velvet chair, the image of royal arrogance.
He lounged as if he owned the estate, legs stretched out lazily, fingers playing with the golden goblet in his right hand. His left fingers drummed idly on the armrest as he glanced at the lavish surroundings with the casual entitlement of someone who thought the world belonged to him.
Lord Cedric's servants scurried around the room, placing delicate trays of food before the prince, their faces carefully blank, knowing better than to show any emotion in the presence of their master and his dangerous guest.
Lucian felt like a king here. Cedric's manor, secluded from the prying eyes of the palace, had become his sanctuary, a place where he could indulge in his darkest desires without fear of consequence. And Lucian took full advantage of it.