The Lycan King and his Dark Temptation novel Chapter 197

197. SPECIAL ARTICLE

SIGRID

I pressed the pedal again, discreetly glancing toward the opposite booth, where the red light flickered on the floor.

And so, we waged our silent bidding war. The other buyers had withdrawn—the lunar runes were valuable, but their uses were limited.

"500,000 gold coins for bidder number 67!"

"Damn it!" I muttered under my breath.

Electra had money—she could afford this—but withdrawing too many coins from the family vaults would draw Morgana’s attention.

My gaze kept drifting toward the red cloth, something about it pulling me in. Whatever was behind it, I had to take it.

But if I spent too much now, I might not have enough to make a bigger bid later.

“500,000 gold coins for the lunar runes—sold to bidder number 67!"

"This can’t be happening," I pinched the bridge of my nose.

Goddess, I hope losing this item—one I desperately needed—was worth it.

"And now, one of tonight’s treasures! I know you’ve been waiting for this—behold this beauty!"

He yanked the cloth away, and I swear I saw it fall in slow motion.

Just as I suspected, it was a man bound to a massive wooden wheel,

his arms and legs spread wide, strapped down with black leather restraints.

Nothing was hidden from the depraved, lecherous eyes of the sick

perverts in attendance—he was completely naked.

His large blue eyes blinked rapidly, teary from the sudden exposure to the bright stage lights, terror and panic swirling in their erratic gaze.

He was stunningly beautiful—young, with flawless white skin, a perfectly sculpted body, and masculine features.

Golden hair cascaded in soft waves down to his shoulders.

But despite his breathtaking beauty, every pore of his body screamed innocence.

The perfect lamb, ready to be sacrificed and defiled by these vile creatures.

"Ha! Now that’s the kind of excitement I love to see. The enthusiasm in this room is palpable—and I don’t just mean that figuratively."

Lascivious laughter erupted all around, along with more murmurs of eager anticipation.

“and rest assured, we guarantee—this exquisite elemental is completely untouched. So, where should we start the bidding?"

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Thad to win.

Something in my chest demanded it, screamed that I could not let

him fall into anyone else’s hands.

My head pounded, my emotions spiraled out of control, and the

Goddess’s words echoed relentlessly in my mind.

There was no doubt. This was the man I had to save.

What connection did he have to the future? I didn’t know.

But she told me there would be signs, and what greater sign than

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