All Chapters of MY RUTHLESS MAFIA HUSBAND LOVES ME: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

The group stepped cautiously into the next chamber, their footsteps echoing in the vast space. Unlike the previous room, this one seemed endless, with walls that shifted and twisted like living shadows. The air was thick with an unsettling energy, and a low hum reverberated through the chamber. Selene held the crystal tightly, its faint glow providing the only light. “This isn’t just a room. It’s a labyrinth.” “A labyrinth?” Leo repeated, scanning the shifting walls. “Great. Just what we needed.” Aria frowned. “Labyrinths are designed to confuse and trap. There’s always a way out, but finding it…” She trailed off, her eyes narrowing as the walls shifted again. Eli clung to Aria’s side, their small voice trembling. “I don’t like this place. It feels...wrong.” Selene knelt to Eli’s level. “You have the crystal, Eli. It will guide us if we trust it. Can you help us again?” Eli nodded hesitantly, holding up the crystal. Its glow grew slightly stronger, casting long shadows on

The archway led them into a blinding desert. The air was dry, and the ground beneath their feet was soft with golden sand. The sun hung high, beating down mercilessly. Leo groaned. “A desert? Great. Just when I thought things couldn’t get worse.” Aria shielded her eyes, scanning the horizon. “We can’t stand here and complain. We need to find shelter before we lose all our strength.” Eli tugged on Selene’s sleeve. “Look over there!” In the distance, shimmering mirages danced on the horizon. Among them, a tall spire seemed to pierce the sky. As they trudged through the shifting sands, emotions ran high. The endless heat and exhaustion took their toll. Leo snapped at Aria. “Why are we even going this way? For all we know, it’s another trick!” Aria glared at him. “Because standing still will kill us faster! Unless you have a better idea, keep walking!” Selene placed a calming hand on Aria’s shoulder. “Enough. Arguing won’t help. Let’s focus on getting to that spire.” Hou

The path ahead led them to a narrow canyon with jagged rocks on either side. The air was heavy, and a faint shimmer hung in the distance, like sunlight reflecting off water. Eli paused. “What is that?” Selene squinted. “It looks like...a mirror?” Aria frowned. “Why would a mirror be here? This place never makes sense.” As they approached, the shimmering surface revealed itself to be a massive mirror embedded in the canyon wall. It stretched from the ground to the sky, its surface smooth and flawless. Leo reached out to touch it, but Selene grabbed his arm. “Wait. Mirrors in places like this aren’t just mirrors. They’re traps.” He smirked. “Relax. What’s the worst that could happen?” The moment Leo’s fingers brushed the surface, the mirror rippled like water. Suddenly, his reflection stepped out, identical in every way but with cold, mocking eyes. “Who needs a hero like you?” the reflection sneered. Before anyone could react, reflections of the others emerged from the

As the group emerged from the cursed forest, the atmosphere lightened, but the weight of what they had encountered lingered. The forest's curse was lifted, but questions remained unanswered, filling the air with unease. Eli turned to Selene, his voice hesitant. “Do you think that fog...was connected to something bigger? Something watching us?” Selene’s gaze darkened. “I don’t think. I know. And we need to figure out what it wants before it strikes again.” They arrived at a nearby village, a quiet place nestled in the hills. The villagers, though friendly, seemed nervous. People avoided prolonged eye contact and spoke in hushed tones, as though fearing unseen ears. Leo frowned. “This place feels...off. Like the calm before a storm.” Aria scanned the streets. “We should ask around. Someone must know about the forest’s curse or that altar we destroyed.” The group split up, each taking a different part of the village to gather information. Eli spoke with an elderly woman wea

Chapter 39: The Shattered BarrierThe air in the icy cave felt heavy as if it had been pressing down on anybody's inner. The cloaked guy’s glowing workforce lit up the distance with an eerie blue light, casting lengthy shadows on the frozen walls. In the middle of the cave sat the relic, silent and cold, resting on a pedestal. Its presence turned into maddening, even though it mocked them for looking to attain it.Eli’s defensive barrier shimmered, slightly conserving collectively as his arms trembled with the effort to hold it up. Selene improved, her sword glinting in the faint mild. Her voice became company. “We don’t have time for this! Move apart!”The man chuckled softly, his face hidden in the shadow of his hood. “Foolish girl. You don’t recognize the forces you’re coping with. This relic isn’t supposed on your type.”Selene didn’t wait for him to complete. She lunged ahead, her sword aimed immediately at him. The blade clashed in opposition to the shimmering guard that surroun