Chapter 708

"You don't look so bad either," I said, a smile spreading across my face as I took him in.

He grinned down at me, our bodies only inches from one another now.

"Have fun, you two," Irene said with a wink.

Gavin's eyes never left mine as he took hold of my hand.

"Are you ready to go?" He asked.

I nodded.

"Yes."

With that, we left for the auction.

The auction was a little over an hour away in neutral territory. It was held at a large and gorgeous museum. White pillars stood tall around the archway entrance, and I could see bouncers standing outside the door, checking in guests. Those I could see wore elegant gowns and tailored suits, and though I too wore an elegant gown, I felt a bit self-conscious, like I didn't belong here.

Feeling Gavin's hand on the small of my back sent an unexpected warmth throughout my body, making my cheeks flush as I looked up at him. He smiled down at me, his eyes shining with love and admiration, and suddenly I no longer felt out of place. I was exactly where I was meant to be... by Gavin's side.

up to the entrance where the bouncers stood. One look at Gavin and

said. "You

know that Gavin was on it. Gavin nodded and

about art, but the pieces in this museum looked expensive and important. The watercolors and passion thrown into each piece took my breath away, and I couldn't seem to

door on the other side of the

stares from the onlookers. I'm sure this was something Gavin was used to at this point, but I wasn't used to it. I still felt uncomfortable by the attention even after winning the gamma competition

auction was

was

in the front was a stage with a

hair on the sides

bit too big for his form. His pale blue eyes scanned the room, and his expression remained emotionless, which gave me an uneasy feeling

whole camera crew

was

idea this was going to be televised, and suddenly I

have reserved seats in the front," he told me, motioning for me to follow him. I went with him towards the front of

to Gavin. "I'm

is something important

auctioneer said. "Well, may the best win. There are many important and rich guests that are arriving tonight and that I'm sure will have their eye on the same

not revealing his emotions. I admired that about Gavin; how he could mask his emotions without effort wished that I could be more like that, but I wore my

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