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
Dreams Of Belonging (1)
After Izan left to attend to palace matters, Elian found himself wandering aimlessly around his chambers, his mind restless and heavy. The weight of Izan's revelation about Orion still pressed against his chest, an unshakable presence that demanded his attention.
Eventually, he drifted to the balcony, drawn by the promise of fresh air and a moment of solitude.
The view of the sprawling gardens below did little to soothe him. The twilight sky painted the world in hues of gold and lavender, but Elian barely noticed. He leaned against the marble railing, his hands gripping the cool stone as his thoughts spiraled inward.
The idea of having a relative, someone who shared his blood, felt surreal. He tried to focus on the positive, but the memories from his past life clawed its way to the forefront of his mind, refusing to be ignored.
He thought back to his childhood in his past life, a period marked by cold indifference and loneliness.