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
Shattering Revelation (2)
Madame Lula watched Elian impassively, her expression betrayed no sympathy for his suffering.
"Why do you think, Elian? Men like him don't see us as equals. We are toys, playthings for their amusement. You were nothing more than a game to him. Don't you see? He's been toying with you this whole time."
Elian shook his head frantically, but the truth was there, staring him in the face. Every tender moment, every stolen glance, every touch, it had all been a lie. He was nothing to Izan. He had been used, deceived, and now he was left to pick up the pieces of his broken heart.
He had thought he found something with Izan, something that, though forbidden, had felt real. He had held onto it, clung to it like a lifeline, and now it had been ripped away, leaving him with nothing.
"I'm such a fool," he whispered, his voice barely audible through his sobs.