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
Growing Attraction (1)
Elian sat in his dressing room, staring absentmindedly at the candle flickering on the table. His fingers tapped against the wooden surface as he waited.
The Pavilion was alive tonight, the usual hum of conversations and the quiet murmurs of patrons eager for entertainment filled the air just beyond his door. But Elian's mind was elsewhere, wrapped around a thought that had been lingering in the back of his mind for weeks now.
Izan.
The merchant who had become a constant presence in his life. Night after night, Izan came to him, winning the bidding with ease, each time outbidding the other patrons.
Elian never saw the bidding himself, he was never allowed to. But every evening, he felt a strange sense of relief knowing that Izan would come through that door.