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
Old Geezers
Niko's face burned harder, and he rolled his eyes, crossing his arms in mock indignation. "Laugh all you want," he muttered, though a smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "It was… blunt, yes, but in its own way, I thought it was sweet. And hey, the important thing is, I'm with the man I love, and he loves me back."
Elian wiped a tear from his eye, his laughter softening to a chuckle. "I know, I know. And I really am happy for you, Niko. I just… I didn't know Dillon had it in him to be so… straightforward!"
"Oh, trust me, I didn't either." Niko sighed, running a hand through his hair. "But… that's Dillon, isn't it? No games, no fuss, just says what he means."
Elian nodded, a soft smile on his face. "I suppose that's true. And, in a strange way, it suits you both." He nudged Niko with his elbow, grinning. "But just so you know, if I ever tell Izan about this, he'll probably laugh just as much as I am."