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
Who's Izan (2)
Elian lay on the bed, staring up at the dim ceiling, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts. The soft rustling of silk sheets against his skin barely registered as his mind replayed, the assassination attempt, Madame Lula's probing questions, and above all, Izan.
"Why was Madame Lula so curious about him?"
Elian thought, furrowing his brow. She had never questioned his clients before, at least not with such intensity. But with Izan, it was different. She seemed almost… suspicious.
Elian turned onto his side, clutching the soft pillow beneath him. He could still feel the remnants of the terror from the assassination attempt, the suffocating grip of the assassin, the way his breath had been stolen from him.
And then there was Izan.
The memories were hazy at best. Elian recalled someone barging into the room at the last moment, but the details were muddled.