#3: SOLD

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Lilith returned to the chamber where she had been previously. She simply moved without being aware of it. She appears to be under Colt's command. And, despite her desire to flee at the time, she remained inside and awaited the auction's end.

Colt, on the other hand, returned to the auction hall with Tio, his business partner. His mind was racing with thoughts about Lilith. He is both perplexed and intrigued by Lilith's life. He has no idea why she has such an impact on him.

Tio said, "Dude, you're zoning out." Then he taps Colt on the shoulder.

Colt inquired, "What is it, Tio?"

"I said, aren't you going to buy anything other than that woman earlier?" Tio questioned, smirking.

Tio is making fun of Colt. He had been Colt's business partner for almost seven years and knew a lot about him. Tio was also aware that Colt is a werewolf, although Tio is a regular human. Despite the fact that Colt is not a normal human being, he accepted him. Apart from that, they treated each other as brothers.

"Are you still looking for your mate?" Tio teased Colt. "So, you found her now, am I right?" He also knew Colt was looking for a mate all around the world.

Colt sneered at Tio and hissed, "Shut up, dude."

Tio, on the other hand, simply laughed at him while tapping his shoulders. Colt simply disregarded him and returned his thoughts to Lilith. He can't seem to get his ideas out of his head. It has been bothering him since yesterday.

The auction then came to a close. One by one, everyone in the hall began to leave. While some of the auction's winning bidders, including Colt and Tio, headed to the conference room to claim their items.

During the process of assembling all bids in the conference room. Lilith, on the other hand, was waiting in the conference room's private area. The auctioneer's boss then takes a position in front of everyone.

"Thank you all for your cooperation," the man said. "We are now here to distribute the items you purchased; please wait until we call your number."

The emcee then began calling out the bidders' numbers one by one. Everyone is ecstatic, and Colt could sense everyone's yearning, but he kept mute and patiently awaited his turn.

The emcee exclaimed, "Number 69!"

"Congratulations, dude," Tio congratulated Colt.

Colt simply nodded and took a step forward, walking towards the front of the conference room, where the auctioneer and the emcee were standing. Colt is now going to claim his grant, Lilith Saaverde.

Colt was then led by one of the bodyguards to the secret area where Lilith was hiding. When they arrived at the private room, Colt was guided by the bodyguard who unlocked the door for him. Colt then walked inside and shut the door behind him. Later, he spotted Lilith sitting motionless at the foot of the bed.

Lilith's anguish was palpable to Colt. As he began to walk towards Lilith, he sighed. On the other hand, Lilith was completely unaware that Colt was approaching her. Her deep thoughts were taking up too much of her mind. She is sobbing quietly.

Colt stood up in front of Lilith and said, "Stood up, Lilith. We're leaving."

Hearing Colt's voice startled Lilith. Her tears got more audible as she became more afraid. Colt was struck by Lilith's terrible thoughts. He has no idea how to get Lilith to stop crying, and he is slowly being suffocated by Lilith's gloomy emotions. He can't stand the level of darkness in Lilith's room.

Lilith begged, "Please murder me," as she sobbed loudly.

Colt became agitated. He can't think of anything to say. He's at a loss for words when it comes to comforting the woman in front of him. He has no idea why Lilith is acting so strangely. He is perplexed and confused at the same time.

He is now second-guessing his decision to buy Lilith. He has his doubts. He's considering backing out now and reclaiming the money he paid for Lilith. But then his instincts told him the opposite way. His gut told him that he needed to keep Lilith and take her away. As Colt despised the thought, a wave of rage washed over him. He's quite irritated.

While Tio waited outside the room for Colt, he became impatient. He then proceeded inside the room, where he noticed Colt's tail emerge from behind him. Tio was taken aback and hurriedly approached Colt.

"Calm down, dude," Tio murmured quickly as he placed his hand on Colt's shoulder.

Tio knew what Colt was thinking when he revealed his tail. It meant he was about to kill Lilith at that very moment. Tio realizes that if he hadn't arrived, Lilith would have died by now. Colt gradually regained his composure. His tail vanished.

"Force this woman to come," Colt commanded as he swiftly walked out of the private room.

Tio sighs and turns to face Lilith, who has been crying. Tio felt sympathy for her. He has no idea why Lilith is crying, but he is aware that she is in horrible shape. Tio notices that she is depressed.

Colt, on the other hand, sat in the car parked outside the establishment where he had been earlier. He's been waiting for Tio and Lilith.

Tio emerged from the building with Lilith after a while. They both got into the car with Colt. Lilith is alone in the passenger seat, while Tio is in the driver's seat and Colt is in the shotgun seat.

Colt was aware that Lilith was still crying quietly, but he chose to ignore her. He doesn't want to be out of control again, like he was the last time. Colt believes that he must not let his rage control him.

Tio, on the other hand, was uncomfortable. He dislikes the atmosphere inside the car. Despite this, he is powerless to stop it.

Tio is aware that Colt is enraged.

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