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
Rekindling Bonds (2)
Orion laughed, the sound genuine and bright. "I guess I have. But hey, now that you're here, maybe we can make some new memories. Ones that don't end with someone getting punished."
Jaxon raised a brow, his smirk widening. "I'll hold you to that."
They sat together in comfortable silence for a while, the tension between them laced with a subtle but undeniable pull. Neither of them said it aloud, but both felt it, a shift, a possibility, a spark waiting to be ignited.
When the sun began to dip below the horizon, painting the sky in shades of gold and pink, Orion stood and stretched. "Come on. Let's explore some more before it gets dark."
Jaxon rose as well, his gaze lingering on Orion for just a moment longer than necessary. "Lead the way."
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