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
A Day Out in Disguise
Elian excitement was all over the place, his anticipation building as he prepared for the day's secret adventure with Izan.
He dressed in plain, comfortable clothes, the kind he never usually wore within the palace walls.
Izan had insisted they blend in, so they both donned simple outfits to avoid any attention. The two exchanged a smile before heading to meet Niko and Dillion, who were also clad in commoner attire.
Dillion, ever the dutiful guard, stood tall and stoic, but there was a glint of curiosity in his eyes as he awaited the day's adventure. Niko, on the other hand, couldn't hold back his excitement. He grinned from ear to ear, thrilled to be part of Elian's first real outing beyond the palace.
As they gathered in the entry hall, Aria stepped in, looking ready to join, but then she eyed the group and shook her head with a smirk. "On second thought, I'll pass. Don't want to be the fifth wheel, you know?"