Owen moved closer, drawn to the auction stage. As he approached, the blinding lights dimmed, revealing the female wolf on stage.
His heart sank as he recognized her, Zoey, his Zoey. But before he could even process the relief, he saw her being taken off the stage by the staff after being purchased.
Panic surged through him; he couldn't afford to hesitate. Owen bolted backstage like a lightning strike, desperate to confirm that this wasn't just some cruel illusion.
It was only when he touched Zoey and felt her warmth that he could truly believe she was back. But when he arrived backstage, breathless and frantic, the golden cage was empty.
"Where is the female wolf in here?" He questioned the staff nearby, almost losing control of his emotions. The staff member was frightened by the aura
