The Marking – Chapter Two: The Trial of Silence
"Bound by ritual and darkness, Trent’s submission deepens as Mistress Velvetin tests his silence, devotion, and willingness to surrender all."
The chamber was cloaked in shadows, pierced only by the flickering flames of black candles arranged meticulously around the stone dais. The air hung heavy with the scent of burning cedar and a faint trace of musk—Mistress Velvetin’s signature blend....