Chapter 710

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.

One of the cameramen gave Edwards a thumbs up, and Edwards cleared his throat.

Center. Every 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.

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

auctioneer, Edward,

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 market, and it was given to us by Madam Eliana of the Westwood

walked out, wheeling a small cart that held the pendant on display for the room to see. There was a camera zoomed in on it as well, which brought the pendant to a big screen on the stage for us to get

and my chest tightened when

starting off with, I couldn't imagine what the

wondered why

sell such a priceless heirloom, I've learned of her schoot she was a heiress in the Westwood pack. her father was a rich Alpha, and though they aren't as rich as Gavin's family, or as

a few years ago. I was surprised that she

bid

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

the pendant

Levi said, a smug

am I hearing $120,000?" Edward asked

but not as many as the

$150,000,” Levi said confidently.

am I hearing

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