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
Warning & Punishment
The failed assassination had sent shockwaves through the pavilion.
Whispers spread like wildfire as patrons were asked to leave and return on another day. Confusion and fear rippled through the courtesans, who exchanged nervous glances, the air thick with unanswered questions.
Rumors swirled as they huddled in corners, asking the same question over and over: "Who would want Elian dead?" No one dared to suspect their fellow courtesans. After all, they were all a part of Madame Lula's carefully curated family, weren't they?
But in a small room tucked away in the back of the pavilion, three courtesans, Sira, Lyra, and Celine, sat close together, their voices low but their panic could barely be hidden.
"He should have been dead by now," Sira hissed, her hands clenching the folds of her gown. "Everything would be easier if he were gone."