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
Hasn't Gone Far
Lucian's body trembled violently, his eyes wide with fear and glistening with tears. He collapsed to his knees, his sobs growing louder as he looked up at Izan, desperate and broken.
"Izan, brother! I'm your blood!" Lucian's voice cracked, his words choked by fear. "You can't do this to me! I'm your brother!" His hands reached out, pleading, trying to grasp any shred of mercy.
Izan's face was set in stone, his eyes cold as ice as they bore into Lucian, no trace of sympathy left. "Tie him up," he ordered, his voice sharp and final.
Without hesitation, Jaxon and Ren moved in, grabbing Lucian's arms and binding his hands behind his back with swift, practiced motions.
Lucian tried to resist, writhing in their grip, but it was hopeless. He wasn't strong enough, wasn't powerful enough. His pathetic sobs filled the chamber as the ropes tightened around his wrists, forcing him to his knees.