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
Scary Revelation (1)
Izan sat in his chambers, leaning back in his chair, maps and papers spread before him, his fingers tracing the contours of the strategy he and Dillion had been planning for years.
The room was dim, with only the soft crackling of the fire filling the silence. His mind was racing as he thought about the next steps in his plan.
Dillion stood beside him, his arms crossed, his sharp eyes fixed on the door as if he was awaiting for someone's arrival.
Izan's mind raced with thoughts of Lord Cedric, a man who had long been a thorn in his side, someone who had lurked in the shadows of his life. But now, Cedric had crossed a line he shouldn't have, and Izan's desire to take him down has become more than personal.
"When will Martin arrive?" Izan asked, his voice steady but laced with impatience.
Dillion's eyes flickered to the door again, before answering. "Any moment now, Your Highness."
Izan's gaze hardened. "Lord Cedric will be our next target."