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
The First Meeting
Orion swallowed hard, the weight of the moment pressing down on him.
The guards at the doors stood at attention, their silver armor catching the dim light. Their expressions were unreadable, their presence commanding.
Orion couldn't help but whisper, "They look like knights from the tales."
"Focus, boy," Marius hissed. Orion was behaving like a child, but Marius understood. He pitied his grandson. This was Orion's first time seeing such grandeur, but it was beginning to get on Lord Marius's nerves. He wished Orion could control himself for now.
Lord Marius instructed one of the guards to inform the emperor of their arrival. The guard nodded and entered the study, leaving Orion and his grandfather waiting.
One of the guards stepped forward, knocking once before slipping into the study. Orion's heart felt as though it might burst from his chest as they waited.