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
Worried Friends
Niko and Aria stood before Elian's door, their expressions grim and hearts heavy with the weight of the secret they carried. The dark hallway stretched out behind them, and the flickering candlelight cast long shadows on the walls. They had come as always to check up on Elian, but now, at the threshold, they hesitated.
Aria looked up at Niko, her voice barely a whisper, "What should we do?" Her question trembled with uncertainty. "Do we tell him?"
Niko sighed, the weight of decision pressing down on him like a heavy rock. It wasn't a question he could easily answer. The secret they carried, about the merchant who is now known to be the crown prince, was dangerous. Revealing it now, to a man as fragile as Elian, could destroy him. Yet, keeping it from him felt equally cruel.