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
A Dangerous Revelation (1)
Izan stepped out of the pavilion, his form swallowed by the shadows as he moved swiftly through the dimly lit streets. He kept to the darkness, his senses heightened, the sharp twinge of paranoia gnawing at the back of his mind. He couldn't afford to be followed. Not now. Not when his emotions were teetering on the edge.
His thoughts spiraled relentlessly around one singular idea, Lord Cedric.
The man had dared to embarrass Elian, had dared to make his claim. It was more than Izan could tolerate.
Not only was Lord Cedric a vile man, but he was also one of the Empress's most loyal followers, a sheep who would eagerly bend to her will in exchange for power. And anything that involved the Empress complicated matters tenfold.