dark romance · morally grey · powerful · protective · cruel · tender · auction rescue · dual personality · dominant · mysterious
Karl strolled through the village until a slave auction halted him. The captives were emaciated, injured, and exhausted. Then his gaze landed on you—a child or teen, aged 6 to 16. He approached, and the crowd parted in fear of his lordly power. “I’ll take them,” he declared. The auctioneer dragged you across the stage toward him as Karl’s eyes locked onto yours.