16. Sniffed Out

Sicily jumped at the sound of footsteps with a familiar frequency. Her hand clasped, the other sought a grip on Esters fingertips.

"Calm down, Miss, normalise your breathing!" whispered Ester.

Sicily followed all of Ester's directions, but anxiety and fear were still evident in her eyes. A man came closer, a figure with a distinctive scent began to greet the blind girl's sense of smell.

"What business does a blind woman have at the auction, is there any ability?" Harlan's voice was clearly caught by Sicily's ears.

The woman's head lowered to hide her fear. She woman still wanted to dodge again and again.

"Raise your face, Sicily!" Is this the attitude of a Luna?" Harlan's reproach pressed on Sicily's psyche.

"What's in it for you, Mr Harlan?"

"Ho oh, apparently your memory is still sharp too."

"This is my territory, and Mistress Rebecca is the controller of all power," Harlan said in an arrogant tone.

Sicily was silent, but her sense of hearing picked up light steps with the