Chapter 98: The Blade of Deception

Elira

I’m violently dragged back to the small room after a rough bath, my entire skin still damp and sore from the icy cold water.

The chains around my leg clank loudly as I move, the harsh metal biting against my ankle with every small step. I slump down heavily on the edge of the bed, pulling my knees close to my chest.

My wet hair sticks uncomfortably to my neck, and the thin dress they forcibly put on me clings to my skin. The air feels incredibly ...