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Chapter 36: Red Room Reckoning

Penulis: Mak Decadent
last update Tanggal publikasi: 2026-03-17 14:59:04

Josie’s POV

The blindfold was soaked through,tears, sweat, drool,but Alexander didn’t remove it.

He didn’t speak either.

Not yet.

I heard the soft metallic clink of the cuffs being unhooked from the headboard. My arms fell limply to my sides, shoulders screaming from the strain, but the relief lasted only seconds.

Strong hands gripped under my arms and hauled me upright. My legs were jelly; he had to hold most of my weight as he walked me backward across the room.

My bare feet met cold polished
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