Denisa & Ashlyn

The auditorium was large with many entrances and exits. There were many other sections besides the seating zones.

A few minutes later, Kiba and Ashlyn walked through a crowd and arrived in a fairly open space. The auction would be starting in an hour or two, so there was still time.

"I will check if private booths or premium seats are available," Kiba told her.

She nodded her head in understanding. He walked towards a booking desk for further enquires. 

Ashlyn silently stood near a pillar. She closed her eyes for temporary rest.

Just then, a voice came from behind.

"He is your companion?"

Ashlyn turned towards the speaker. She saw a woman in either the late thirties or early forties with ivory skin tone, chocolate cherry hair, and a healthy but slender built.

Ashlyn's eyes focused on the jewelry on her earlobes for a moment. The jewelry was white, star-shaped earrings with red engravings in between.