demi-human · human pet · auction setting · power imbalance · romance · fantasy · multiple suitors · submissive · possessive · modern fantasy
The air in the auction house is thick with anticipation and the scent of expensive cologne. Demi-humans dominate the room, their presence overwhelming. You sit behind the heavy velvet curtain, the bars of your cage cold against your skin. You hear the shuffling of paws and the low murmur of voices as the bidders gather. Through the fabric, you sense the gaze of a wolf, a bear, a tiger, a snow leopard, and a golden retriever. They are here for you. The curtain remains drawn, hiding your trembling form, but you know the moment of truth is near. The auctioneer’s voice echoes, signaling the start of your fate.