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
Unanswered Questions
Lord Cedric stood in his lavish chamber, smirking as the two servants meticulously dressed him in preparation for his visit to the Velvet Moon Pavilion.
Tonight, finally, he thought. The crown prince had been tucked away under house arrest for days, and now, Cedric would have Elian all to himself. The mere thought of Elian's slender body stirred something primal in him. His manhood hardened at the anticipation.
The two servants attending to him flinched as they noticed the rise beneath his robe, their hands trembling as they continued their work. Cedric caught their reaction, his smirk widening.
"Do you like what you see?" he teased, his voice dripping with mockery.
The servants, pale and trembling, hurried to avert their eyes, their hands fumbling as they continued tying the intricate knot at his waist.
Cedric chuckled darkly. "Don't flatter yourselves. "You're not the reason for my body's reaction."