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
Waves of Change
News of Madame Lula's arrest and Elian's unexpected rise to nobility rippled through the empire like a tidal wave, disrupting the lives of everyone who had once thought themselves untouched by the politics of the court. In every corner, from the most modest households to the grandest noble estates, the talk was the same.
Everywhere, whispers carried the tale: Elian Montclair, once a mere courtesan, was now a nobleman, and the implications of his sudden elevation spread fear and intrigue throughout the empire.
In the Velvet Moon Pavilion, chaos reigned. The once bustling establishment was now locked down under imperial orders. Courtesans who had spent years there, carefully cultivating relationships with powerful patrons, were left in disarray. The absence of Madame Lula, who had ruled the Pavilion with an iron fist, created a vacuum of uncertainty. No one knew what to do or what would happen next.