Chapter 32, Do Not Ask Me. The day of the auction has arrived! Most are looking forward to it, none more so than Colonel Begg and Malvina. Our Barabal, however, is anticipating her escape, while Lorcan is about to arrange what he believes will be Barabal's salvation using Frenchy Rimbaud, a plan which just may turn out to be as flawed as his others. Unbeknownst to all, Barabal gains a powerful ally from an unexpected quarter. Will things turn out favourably for her after all?