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
Dressed to Impress
The morning sun streamed through the tall windows of Orion's chambers, casting soft golden light across the room. The gentle hum of activity filled the space as his personal maid worked to prepare him for what promised to be the most important day of his life.
Clothes and robes in varying colors and styles were draped across the bed, each one carefully selected for the occasion. Orion stood in the center of the room, a mixture of excitement and nervousness swirling in his chest.
"Which one do you think, My Lord?" the maid asked, holding up a dark blue robe embroidered with silver accents.
Orion shook his head immediately. "No. It's too... formal. I don't want to look like I'm trying to overshadow him. I just want to look..." He paused, searching for the right words. "I want to look like someone he'd be proud to call his brother."