Jax stood at the head of the obsidian table, its surface scarred by decades of territorial disputes carved into the stone. Twelve chairs lined the sides. Only six were filled. The others sat empty—memorials to those who had fallen in the three weeks since the Broker’s assassination.
Kaelen Thorne took longer. His massive fingers drummed the stone. Finally, he grunted. “The Iron March stands with the Rite. Official.” Power Vacuum Chapter 12 Official
“She chose you,” Kaelen said. It wasn’t a question. Jax stood at the head of the obsidian
When the last chair signaled assent, Jax placed his palms flat on the obsidian table. The scars of old disputes seemed to shift under his hands, as if the stone itself was acknowledging something new. The others sat empty—memorials to those who had
A woman appeared. Mid-thirties. Sharp jaw. The Broker’s eyes—cold and calculating, even in recording. She stood in a bare concrete room, hands bound in front of her, but her posture was anything but defeated.
: The chapter includes a specific night event where Sterling and Ailia share a moment of teasing and future intimacy, following a period where their romance was considered slow-burning.
: The story increasingly leans into Sterling’s efforts to maintain his "good boy" reputation while navigating a household filled with manipulative figures like his grandfather, Hunter. Key Gameplay Mechanics & Updates