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
I demand to see Orion
Lord Marius turned slowly, his gaze fixed on the desk where letters and documents lay scattered. The soft glow of the flickering candlelight played across the papers, the faint scent of ink and parchment filling the air. His mind raced, each thought unraveling another thread in the web of deceit that surrounded him.
The timing, the ambition, the boldness required to commit such a betrayal, it all pointed to one person.
"Viviana," he whispered, the name leaving his lips like a curse. "It was you all along."
The words hung in the air, heavy with disbelief and bitterness. His shoulders slumped as he sank back into his chair, the weight of the realization hitting him like a physical blow. His hand moved to his temple, massaging it as though trying to ease the storm raging in his mind.