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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

"What?" Izan asked, frowning in confusion.

"I want a dog," Elian repeated, his voice steady but a little playful.

Izan let out a low chuckle despite the pounding in his head. "A dog? Are you serious?"

Elian nodded, his eyes lighting up. "A small one. Maybe a terrier or a spaniel."

Izan laughed softly, surprised. "That's all you want? A dog?"

Elian grinned. "It's the only thing that will make me truly forgive you for last night."

Izan smiled and kissed the top of Elian's head. "Consider it done."

Elian had asked Aria a few days ago if there were dogs in Arcanoria. Aria had looked at him like he'd gone mad and replied, "Why wouldn't there be dogs in the empire?"

Not wanting to explain his odd question, Elian had simply shrugged and said he didn't know because he was never allowed to explore when he lived in Marcelos, nor when he was in Velvet Moon, something Aria was already aware of.

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