And like that, she was sold.<br/><br/>For two million credits, a staggering amount, for a story that she didn't even know if it was fiction or real, hidden from her. She was too shocked, too numb, to even think of resisting as another guard ascended her platform, unbound her, and helped her down, escorting her to the circular area where the purchases of the more expensive merchandise were finalized, guided back down to her knees next to one of Bengal's agents, waiting for the wealthy couple to appear for the credit transfer.