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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

Niko rested his head on Dillion's chest, his fingers idly tracing patterns on Dillion's skin.

His was thoughts far away from their chamber, but he remained quiet, his lips pressed together as if holding back words.

Dillion's hand moved soothingly along Niko's back, his touch gentle but grounding. He glanced down at Niko, noticing the faraway look in his eyes. Niko was only ever this quiet when something was weighing heavily on his mind.

"What's on your mind?" Dillion asked softly, his voice laced with concern.

Niko sighed, shifting slightly on Dillion's chest, repositioning himself before answering. "Just… thinking about today's events."

"What about them?" Dillion pressed gently, his tone encouraging.

Niko hesitated, his fingers pausing their movement. He bit his lip, unsure if he should voice his thoughts.

But the question burned inside him, refusing to be silenced. Finally, he took a deep breath and asked, "When you said I'm next o…"

You were... Charming