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
Message from the Dungeon
Something inside Orion shifted at Jaxon's words. He didn't know what possessed him, but before he could think better of it, he leaned in and captured Jaxon's lips in a gentle kiss.
Jaxon froze for a brief moment, his breath hitching in surprise, but then he responded, his lips moving softly against Orion's. The kiss was tentative at first, as though both were testing the waters, but it quickly deepened.
The emotions they had both been suppressing for so long bubbled to the surface, pouring into the kiss. It was a release of tension, a confession of feelings, and a moment of raw vulnerability all rolled into one.
Orion reached up, his hands tangling in Jaxon's hair as he pulled him closer. The warmth of Jaxon's body pressed against his own, and for the first time in a long while, Orion felt truly seen and understood.