The numbers being thrown out now were completely...<em>insane.</em>Katie wasn't sure precisely what this meant; if someone had a billion dollars to simply throw down on a new "pet," did that mean the new acquisition was an easily-replaced toy?<br/><br/>She could only hope the monetary value helped add value to the slaves. She couldn't imagine what her life would be like after her "purchase." She could only hope she'd be treated well, like any other item of worth, and not thrown aside like the spent toy of a spoiled rich kid who was used to always having their way.<br/><br/>There were only a few others left. When would her sale start? She curled around herself once more. Her stomach cramped in anxiety. This had to be a nightmare...