"And now, for the final bid of the evening, we present a true masterpiece."

The auctioneer’s voice boomed through the auction house, immediately commanding the attention of the crowd. All eyes turned to the stage, anticipation hanging in the air as they awaited the reveal of this so-called masterpiece.

"Behold..."

With a dramatic flourish, the auctioneer pulled away the cloth, unveiling a small cage at the center of the stage.

"...a lion hybrid."

A collective gasp rippled through the room. The crowd leaned forward, eyes wide with fascination and greed. It was clear that many were already eager to claim this rare specimen.

"We'll start the bidding at $50,000!"

Kyan's heart pounded as his gaze darted around the room. Fear and anxiety surged through him, the pain from the relentless torture in the lab still fresh in his body. The uncertainty of what lay ahead filled him with dread—he knew that once he was sold, his nightmare would only deepen.