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
Always Brothers
Orion stepped into Elian's chambers, his heart slightly racing as he saw him standing by the window, absentmindedly rubbing his baby bump. For the first time since he arrived at the palace, Elian was alone.
The usual company of the crown prince, or Aria and Niko, was absent. And the sight of Elian standing there, seemingly lost in his thoughts, made Orion pause for a moment.
When Elian turned and saw him, a soft smile spread across his face. "Big brother," he said warmly, his voice carrying a hint of relief that was mirrored in his eyes.
Orion felt a wave of relief wash over him. He didn't mention the fact it was the first time Elian was calling him that, he was just glad Elian seems like he won't fault him for what his mother did. He nodded slightly and walked over to sit beside Elian.
They sat close together, the silence between them ccomfortable but tense at the same time.