Recap of Chapter 58: The Mistress's Game
The Mistress of Shackles had revealed herself at last, not through brute force, but through temptation and psychological torment. Jemil's burning-mark curse had flared, showing his hidden desires and vulnerabilities to his wives. Chains glowed beneath his skin with every surge of emotion, every glance, every heartbeat, while illusions and visions tested his resolve. Though he had resisted the temptation to choose between his wives, the mark remained—a constant reminder of the Mistress's influence. The harem now faced a new challenge: survival through trust, unity, and defiance against the subtle, seductive, and relentless games of the Tower's architect.
Main Story
The floor opened to a chamber lined with jagged pillars, obsidian black, each pulsing faintly like veins carrying molten gold. Shadows stretched unnaturally across the walls, bending toward the party, and every sound echoed in a distorted harmony that made the air feel alive.
