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
Obsession
Lord Cedric paced the dimly lit chamber, his mind spiraling as frustration gnawed at him. His nails dug into his palms as he clenched his fists, the physical pain barely registering against the storm of emotions raging inside him.
He couldn't believe how quickly everything had fallen apart.
Elian, the one person he had spent years maneuvering to control, had now risen to a position far beyond Cedric's reach.
It was unthinkable. Elian, who he had once access to, had slipped away yet again, like water through his fingers.
Cedric's rage simmered just below the surface, his obsession with Elian becoming more consuming with each passing day.
The thought of Elian being beyond his control, worse, being with someone as unworthy as the crown prince, fueled his growing madness.
He had once believed he could manipulate the situation to his advantage, to be able have Elian whenever he pleased, shape his fate with ease.