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
Passed The Test
Elian let out a bitter laugh, wiping at his eyes, though no tears had fallen. "Love me, no matter what?" he repeated, his voice laced with disbelief. "How can you love me when you don't even know me?"
"I do know you," Izan argued, stepping closer, his gaze unwavering. "I know you better than anyone else."
Elian shook his head, taking a step back, maintaining the distance between them. "No, Izan. You don't. You don't know me because I've been hiding too."
Izan froze, his brow furrowing in confusion. "What are you talking about?"
Elian lifted his gaze to meet Izan's eyes, his expression heavy with sadness, the kind that twisted Izan's heart.
"There's something I haven't told you," he said quietly, his voice trembling with the weight of his secret. "Things I've kept hidden. And if you want this, if you want us to work, you need to know about it."