The Fight Between the Sandpiper and the Clam

Royce furrowed his brows. The order from above had been not to kill Merle instantly but to capture and bring her back alive. Only if he couldn't capture her and she would otherwise end up in the hands of other influences should he kill her.

"Royce, we don't have any other options," Henry reminded him gently. The way those people around them were looking at them was very cold. If Royce and Henry wouldn't agree to their demands, they might well attack them.

"We'll cooperate." Royce cast a look at Pislen. He knew he didn't have a choice at this moment. If he could kill Merle, they would manage to keep some secrets of the Blood Kindred; it was better than allowing her to be captured by others.