Matthias sat high above me, and when he saw me, his smirk grew wider, giving me a slight nod.
One second ago, I felt as if I had been plunged into a dark abyss, but in the next, it was as if I had been brought back to life. Even though the platinum bracelet hadn’t been given back to me, it ending up in Matthias’ name was the next best outcome I could imagine.
“Three hundred million!” The auctioneer cried out. “Do I hear any more bids?”
"Three hundred million, going once! Three hundred million, going twice! Three hundred million, sold! The new owner of the crescent moon charmed platinum bracelet is the High Alpha King, Matthias Lupin!" The auctioneer was ecstatic, his voice cracking with excitement as he called out his name.
The entire room erupted in cheers and applause while craning t
