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
Dreams Of Belonging (2)
The moon hung high in the darkened sky, casting its silvery glow over the Whittemore estate. The night air was crisp, carrying the faint scent of blooming flowers from the gardens below.
Standing on the balcony of his chambers, Orion Montclair gazed out toward the palace in the distance. Its spires pierced the sky like silent sentinels, glittering faintly under the starlight.
The palace seemed so close, yet felt worlds away, a place where destiny awaited him. Orion rested his hands on the cool iron railing, his grip tightening as his thoughts tumbled one over the other, refusing to settle.
"I'm free," he muttered under his breath, as if saying the words aloud would make them more real. A small, fond smile touched his lips. "Finally free."
For years, freedom had been a dream he dared not entertain. His mother and grandfather had hidden him away, treating his existence as a dangerous secret.