Rescue from the Sultan(a)’s Royal Harem

Back in the old days, the rulers of certain kingdoms maintained a harem. This was a collection of assorted slaves, concubines, consorts, and occasional spouses, all at the ruler’s beck and call. Some presented themselves willingly, or were offered up by their noble families in a gesture of loyalty. But not everyone entered the harem by choice… (A response/companion piece to the two Sultan(a)’s Harem prompts by BlackRosesBloom.)