Wasting no time, I leapt onto the stage and caught her before she could hit the floor. Swiftly, I draped my trench coat around her, hating to see her exposed in such disgustingly revealing clothes under the predatory stares of the audience.I lifted her into my arms and turned to leave when I felt Marcus's hand clamp down on my shoulder from behind."Big spender, you seem quite eager for this beauty, but remember, she's only yours for one night. Return her by tomorrow."His voice dripped with arrogance, and I loathed every word. "I never share what belongs to me, especially my Luna," I stated, shaking his hand off my shoulder without bothering to look back."Luna?""Marcus Cromwell, who do you think you are, the self-proclaimed king?" I turned to him and removed the black mask that had covered half my face."Jacob Wood?" Marcus mumbled, a frown creasing his brow."Yes, Jacob Wood. I've come to put an end to this auction and all your illegal activities, once and for all."Before he cou
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