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
The Price of Submission
Elian felt a wave of panic wash over him. He had always known that any man who visited the Pavilion was likely to be lecherous, but the thought of being alone with Lord Cedric, this man who had once been so close to his family, who had always looked at him with such lust, was more than he could bear.
But there was no escape. Lord Cedric reached out and took Elian's hand, his grip firm and possessive. "Come," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. "We have a lot to catch up on."
Elian swallowed hard, his body moving automatically as Lord Cedric led him off the stage. The crowd parted for them, the lords watching with a mix of jealousy and curiosity as the young Ferre was led away to the private chambers where he would spend the night with the highest bidder.