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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

Aria was rushing through the palace halls, balancing a tray of herbal tea and a warm cloth for Emperor Izan, who had refused to leave his consort's side since the twins were born. As she rounded a corner, she nearly collided with Martin, who was grinning from ear to ear like a mischievous child.

"Martin!" Aria groaned, glaring at him. "Where on earth have you been? You weren't even around while His Majesty was in labor!"

Martin's grin turned sheepish as he scratched the back of his head. "I had orders from the Emperor, you know. Went to fetch something important for him. Emperor's orders," he said with a wink, as though that excused his absence.

Aria sighed, shaking her head in exasperation. "Unbelievable. Well, guess what?"

"What?" Martin asked, his grin widening as though he already knew it was good news.

"His Majesty had twins," Aria said, her tone softening despite herself. "A boy and a girl."

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