Catherine stared in disbelief. Almost a thosand dollars! Her legs shook, this woman must have some very definite plans for her to bid so much. She watched the other bidders turn to regard the woman so intent on claiming her prize.<br/><br/>She glanced at the auctioneer, who seemed poised to bring down his gavel and end the agony of waiting for another, far more physical in nature.<br/><br/>She was no longer aware of her exposed body or the steel manacles that chaffed and cut into her wrists, drawn into the deep and thoughtful eyes of her potential owner.<br/><br/>