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
If Elian Can, I Can
Izan hovered near Elian's bed, his brow furrowed in concentration as he checked over the trays of food. His hands moved quickly, inspecting every dish to ensure the servants had followed the royal physician's instructions perfectly.
Elian watched him with a mixture of confusion and amusement. In all the years he had known Izan, he had never seen him so fussy. His stern merchant prince, known for his stoicism, was now meticulously examining spoonfuls of broth, squinting as though he could detect something sinister within them.
"Izan, it's fine," Elian murmured, still weak from the morning's sickness. His voice was soft, tired.
But Izan barely heard him, his focus entirely on the food. "Are you sure this is the right consistency?" he muttered, more to himself than anyone else. He looked over to Aria, who stood nearby. "Did you make sure they used ginger and honey as the physician ordered? And no salt?"