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
Overwhelmed
When they finally pulled apart, both were breathless, their foreheads resting together as they struggled to steady themselves. Elian's eyes, glassy with emotion, glistened as he clung to Izan.
The weight of desperation hung thick in the air between them, pressing against both of their chests. "Make love to me," Elian whispered, his voice trembling but resolute, a plea that left Izan teetering on the edge.
Izan felt a rush of conflicting emotions surge through him. His heart pounded against his chest, and for a moment, he stood frozen, staring into the depths of Elian's pleading eyes. The vulnerability in those eyes mirrored Izan's own inner turmoil.
"Izan…" Elian's voice was a breathless whisper, his hand reaching out to touch Izan's chest. The simple contact made Izan's resolve shatter like glass. There was something raw, almost desperate, in the way Elian clung to him, and it made Izan ache in a way he hadn't expected.