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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 moment Orion step outside the chambers, he paused briefly and exhaled a quiet breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding. The hallway felt cooler than the room he had just left, yet it did little to soothe the heat of emotions bubbling beneath his calm facade. His gaze landed on Jaxon, who was leaning casually against the wall, arms crossed.

The moment Jaxon saw Orion, he straightened himself, pushing off the wall and approached him with purpose.

"You good?" Jaxon asked, his voice low but laced with concern.

Orion forced a smile, but Jaxon saw right through it. The grin lacked its usual spark, the corners of his lips trembling ever so slightly before settling into a thin line.

"Don't lie to me," Jaxon said firmly, his eyes narrowing.

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