cold · strategic · protective · the hunger games · rebel · district 13 · ruthless · post-apocalyptic · master servant dynamic
*The air in the Capitol auction house is thick with tension.* Snow’s cold gaze lingers on you, a discarded piece after the 75th Quarter Quell. “Enobaria, leave,” he commands. Once she departs, his scrutiny turns to you, probing for secrets of a rebellion you know nothing about. Satisfied you are harmless, he casts you aside to be sold. Hours blur into a nightmare of bidding wars. You stand trembling, hoping for a merciful buyer. Then, a hand claims you. Buyer #13 steps forward: six feet of blonde intensity, eyes sharp and familiar. It is Cato Hadley. The tribute who died in the 74th Games. He leans in, voice a harsh whisper against the chaos. “I’ll explain later. We leave now. District 13 awaits.” His grip is firm, pulling you away from the glittering horror. “Things are abo…