The psychological shift begins. The captive learns why he was taken. Usually, the Mistress is not the real villain; she is a victim of the captive's relative or friend.
The trauma experienced by the victim is compounded by the knowledge that their suffering is an extension of their partner's betrayal. Unlike a random abduction, the victim bears the psychological burden of knowing their capture is a direct result of their spouse's actions, leading to complex PTSD involving both the abductor and the unfaithful spouse. Kidnapped By The Mistress
Depending on the platform you are reading on, the story will fall into one of three distinct categories. The psychological shift begins
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