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
Will you Marry me?
Izan held him tightly, his hand moving gently over Elian's back in slow, soothing strokes. They stood like that for a long moment, neither of them moving, neither saying a word. Elian's breath steadied, his heart slowing to match the calm, steady beat of Izan's.
"I thought... I thought you didn't want to see me anymore," he whispered, his voice thick with emotion.
Izan pulled him closer, pressing his lips to Elian's hair. "Why would you think that, my love?"
Elian sniffed, glancing up at him, eyes red-rimmed. "You stopped visiting my chambers," he murmured, a slight tremor in his voice. "And every time I tried to see you, they said you were busy or out with Dillion. I thought... maybe you didn't want me anymore."