He was in good time for the auction. He didn't wanna miss it. He knew he had to have her no matter how much it would cost him. He was surprised to see how many men actually showed up for this event. So many scumbags in this town. The girls were wearing dresses for once. It made sense since they would be taken out of the building. He sat down on a chair and waited for the auction to begin. Someone sat down next to him. He turned his head and felt his heart being shattered the moment he saw Seth smile at him.
"What are you doing here?" Seth asked.
"I could ask you the same," Roman answered.
"I want a girl to play with," Seth said.
Roman knew he had to come up with a plan fast. The words found its way out of his mouth easy.
"Look Seth, you know I've always been true to you and your family. I've never asked for anything in return. Today I'm asking though," he said.
"Yeah?" Seth said.
"You're right. I wanna fuck her. I've wanted to since the first time you brought me here. But you know me, I need my privacy," Roman said.
"Haha, I knew it!" Seth laughed and pounded Roman on the chest.
"So I'm asking you politely, can I please have her this time?" Roman asked.
"Sure thing. I'll even buy her for you," Seth answered.
Roman sighed. He felt relief. With Seth's money to back him up, no one would be able to outbid him.
The auction started. Seth bought one of the first girls there. Roman felt sorry for the poor girl who would be at his mercy for 24 hours. He could only imagine how hurt and broken she would be tomorrow. Jenny was no 8. He started bidding. As expected he had to outbid some of the others but in the end they all backed down. He had won. He sent her a smile.
As the auction ended, Seth went to pay for both girls. The manager started putting collars on all the girls. Roman had no idea what that was all about until the manager walked Jenny over to him.
"If she tries to run away, just press this," the manager said, waving a remote in the air.
"What does it do?" Roman asked.
The manager clicked the remote. She went down screaming in pain from the electroshock from the collar.
"Stop it!" Roman sneered and grabbed the remote.
The manager just laughed.
"I can never get tired of watching them go down like that," he said and walked away.
Roman helped her to her feet.
"Are you alright?" He asked.
She just nodded.
"Let's get out of here," he said.
They went out of the building together and into his car. He looked at the collar. There was no way he could get it off her. It was a weird device. As he tried to pull at the lock, it started shocking her again.
"Shit, I'm sorry," he said and let go.
"It's okay," she said.
He started the car.
"I think I know a guy that might be able to help us," he said once they were on the road.
"Who?" She asked.
"His name is Shane McMahon. He knows all kinds of weird things," he answered.
"How do you know him?" She asked.
"I bring him children," he answered.
"What?!" She yelled.
"No, not like that. When I find children in need of help, I bring them to him. He takes care of them, keeps them safe in hidden shelters whenever the Rollins clan stops by," he explained.
"Oh," she said and smiled.
After an hour on the road, he pulled in. The place seemed deserted.
"No one's here," she said.
He leaned over and kissed her cheek.
"You'll be surprised," he said.
They stepped out of the car.
"Roman!" A voice called and a man came walking towards him.
"Shane," Roman said and hugged him.
"And who is this lovely lady?" Shane asked.
"This is Jenny. Can you help her with the collar?" Roman said.
Shane looked at it, careful not to touch the lock.
"I can't believe they still use these old devices. It's gonna be easy," Shane said.
She smiled at him.
"Now come inside," Shane said and started walking back to the house.
Roman and Jenny followed. As they came closer, the kids started coming out from their hiding places. She was amazed to see how many there were. She couldn't help but feel proud about knowing a man like Roman who helped these kids. She took his hand and gave it a squeeze.
"Ah, here we go," Shane said as he pulled out a tool once they were inside the house.
He walked over to her.
"Now, I need you to sit completely still for me. Can you do that for me, sweetheart?" He asked.
"I'll try," she answered.
"The slightest movement and you'll get shocked. We don't want that," Shane said.
Roman took her hands.
"Just look at me," he said.
Her eyes met his. She sat as still as possible while Shane gently worked on the collar. She heard a little click and felt it be taken off her.
"There we go," Shane said.
"Oh my god, thank you," she said as she turned around and threw her arms around his neck to hug him.
She turned back to Roman and smiled at him. He gently touched her cheek.
"I told you I would find a way to get you out of there," he said.
"Now Roman, what are your plans now? You can't stay here. Once they figure out she's not coming back, they're gonna come for you," Shane said.
"I know," Roman said.
"I tell you what. I know this guy. He runs a resistance group out at the old military facility. You know that place, right?" Shane said.
"Yeah, it's a couple of hours away from here," Roman said.
"You should go look them up. They might be able to help you. Their leader is named AJ Styles. Tell him I sent you," Shane said.
"I know his name. The Rollins clan has known about them for a while now. They have a traitor on the inside," Roman said.
"What? Who?" Shane asked shocked.
"I don't know. Only Seth knows who it is. I've been trying to figure it out for a while now but he won't tell anyone," Roman answered.
"Go there and warn them about it. They have weapons. If there's a traitor in there, a war is heading their way," Shane said.
"I know. Thanks for your help, Shane," Roman said.
"Anytime," Shane said and hugged Roman goodbye.
They went back to the car. The children stood and waved as they drove away.