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
Limping & Grinning
Elian lay back on the bed, exhausted. It had been a whirlwind of a week filled with tradition after tradition, with barely a moment to catch his breath.
Between ceremonial practices, endless fittings for wedding garments, relentless lessons on court etiquette, and, the most daunting of all, the preparations for his role as consort to the future emperor.
He had spent hours trying on not just the wedding attire, but also the crowning ensemble, after all, Arcanoria tradition required that he stand beside Izan when he will be crowned a day after their wedding.
Elian still couldn't quite believe this was all happening. How was it possible that he, someone who had spent most of his two lives feeling like he didn't belong anywhere, was now set to marry Izan, the prince of Arcanoria, and partner with him as he ascended to the throne? The thought left him in a haze of excitement mixed with nerves.