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 Raid (1)
Izan's heart thundered in his chest, each beat echoing through his body as his senses sharpened. He could hear the rustling of the leaves, feel the moist, cool breeze brush against his face.
The plan had seemed straightforward: infiltrate Lord Cedric's manor, capture Lucian, and free the children before anyone could raise an alarm. Yet, something in the air warned him that things weren't going to be so easy.
He cast his eyes forward, taking in the sight of the imposing manor. It loomed ahead, dark and foreboding, its thick stone walls like a fortress designed to keep secrets hidden. The path leading to the rear entrance was overgrown, barely visible in the morning mist. Izan signaled to his men, his movements deliberate and controlled, urging them to stay low.
Every nerve in his body was on edge, and he could sense the same unease in his team.