Chapter 39: Led By Their Nose

"Friends, Romans, Countrymen," called out Toby, raising his hands up above his head, bringing the room to silence. "Ah, who am I kidding? Shifters, killers, and those that have more money than Midas."

The room burst out into laughter as Toby smirked at the men hidden in the darkness.

It was what I could only assume to be a very standard auction hall. Bright lights shone down on Toby and on an empty circle beside him. The girls and I were pushed against the wall behind him, guards standing next to each one of us as we waited for our turn in the spotlight.