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
Orion Montclair
Lord Marius sat alone in his study, the faint light of dawn casting long shadows across the walls, brushing them in shades of twilight.
The room was silent, save for the quiet crackling of embers in the hearth, casting a dim orange glow that did little to warm the heavy chill that hung in the air.
Shadows clung to his face, accentuating the deep lines of worry etched into his features. He hadn't slept a wink, and the weight of Lord Cavin's words still echoed through his mind.
"You have a choice, Lord Marius. Stop the wedding. Convince the emperor, or face the consequences of defying the emperor's orders all those years ago. The empire may have pardoned the Montclairs, but they may not forgive a noble who hid one within his estate, even then."