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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?


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Warning: This book contains mature themes. 

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From a Beggar to a Bastard

The grand palace loomed before them as they approached, its towering walls and ornate architecture standing as a symbol of authority and power.

Elian felt a wave of unease wash over him as Dillion helped him down from the horse. He avoided Izan's gaze, not wanting to acknowledge his presence. The touch of Dillion's hands, though gentle, felt foreign, and Elian resented how fragile he had become in the past days. As his feet hit the ground, his eyes swept over the palace grounds, taking in the imposing structure for the first time.

He knew this was his first time entering the palace, but it wasn't the awe-inspiring experience it might have been under different circumstances. Since transmigrating into this world, Elian had learned to numb himself to most of life's surprises.

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