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 Emperor's Agony
Inside the emperor's private study, the air was thick with tension. The heavy velvet curtains allowed only slivers of pale moonlight to slip through, casting ghostly shadows across the room.
The faint crackling of the hearth was the only sound as Crown Prince Izan stood before his father, the weight of the revelations he was about to deliver hanging like a noose around his neck.
Dillion stood at Izan's side, silent but resolute. His presence was steady, though his expression betrayed the storm of emotions swirling within him. He knew the horrors they had uncovered, but now they had to present it to the one person who would be most affected, the emperor.
The man who had trusted his family and had no idea how deep the betrayal ran.