Edward passed by us, handing Gavin a paddle with a number on it. Gavin nodded his thanks before Edward went around the room, passing paddles to all the gentlemen and a couple of women who had powerful auras.

Levi and Lila sat in the same row as us, though they were a few seats away.

I admired how confidently Gavin sat; I knew he was planning something, I just wasn't sure what it was, and I wasn't sure if he'd tell me if I asked him, at least not here. He wouldn't. I glanced over at Levi and saw him grinning at Lila. They were also planning something. I just hoped that Gavin was one step ahead of him.

"I can feel your anxiety," Gavin whispered from beside me.

"This is just a lot," I admit. "I feel like I don't belong here."

His fingers wrapped around mine in a gentle handhold. He squeezed my hand gently.

"You belong by my side," he reminded me. "Where I am, you belong."

I felt my cheeks warming at the sincerity in his tone and at his words. Before I could reply, the auctioneer returned to the podium and tapped the mic a couple of times to test it.

I heard the soft humming of the cameras starting to roll, and the light around the room dimmed. A spotlight appeared on the stage, highlighting Edward as he stood at the podium.

of the cameramen gave Edwards a thumbs up, and Edwards cleared

cent we make today will go straight to their donation funds, so we appreciate you all for being here. The center holds a spot in the owner of this museum's heart. Cassandra William's mother had recently passed away from her long battle with cancer. Let us all hold

side of the stage, her head bowed and her eyes red from the tears she had cried. She was a gorgeous woman with shimmering blonde hair and a silver gown. Her fair complexion was radiant under the crystal chandelier. I had seen her featured in magazines before, and I knew right away that she was Cassandra Williams, a famous

auctioneer, Edward, cleared his

by the rare blue diamond. It was named the Fire Cry pendant; the ruby presented the fire, and the diamonds represented the tears. It's worth $100,000 on the

room to see. There was a camera zoomed in on it as well, which

$100,000. If this is what we were

heirloom, I've learned of her schoot she was a heiress in the Westwood pack. her father was a rich Alpha, and though they

a few years ago. I was surprised that she

the bid off at

few paddles went up, including Levi's. Lila beamed, and I knew he was

Levi said, a smug smile on his

am I hearing $120,000?" Edward asked the

paddles went up, but not as many

$150,000,” Levi said confidently.

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