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
I'm Crying
Elian's breath caught, his mind blank for a heartbeat as Izan's words echoed in his head, "Will you marry me, Elian Montclair?" The question repeated, slow and surreal, resonating like a bell tolling through his thoughts. He stood frozen, his heart hammering as he tried to make sense of what was happening, yet the world around him felt like it had slipped into a dream, a soft haze where only the gleam of the sapphire ring and the quiet intensity of Izan's gaze felt real.
The ring was exquisite, a delicate band crafted from polished platinum, catching the moonlight with a subtle gleam. Its center held a striking sapphire, a deep, oceanic blue that seemed to pull Elian in, as if holding secrets of its own. The sapphire was surrounded by a halo of tiny diamonds, each one shimmering like a captured star, accentuating the stone's rich hue.