CONTENT WARNING for this chapter: Torture and murder of an underage minor character. ETL Echo presents The Auction by Lovesbitcas8 A wind danced across her skin. A line of carriages waited, led by dead horses. The pale-haired boy lifted her up the step and guided her into a seat. Two other companions followed. An older couple. They murmured to each other, their eyes darting towards her and away. Her dress was a thick weight on her shoulders.