The Lycan King and His Dark Temptation Novel

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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withdrawn—the lunar runes were valuable, but their uses were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

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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.