Chapter Two: A Photograph That Would Not Pass

Zhou Ye drew his gun. Shang Xian shook his head. “A wolf leader shooting an Everday adviser under a blood moon invokes the war clause. Are you sure?” “You can't lie,” Zhou Ye said. “Tell me where Lin Zhou is.” “He entered the Everday Tower willingly.” Jianyue's chest tightened. Shang Xian dropped soundlessly to the floor. “Ms. Lin, Mr. Pei offers a new invitation. Bring Su Mi to Everday, and she receives blood. You receive your brother's location. Refuse, and she loses control in twelve minutes. Captain Zhou will have to kill her himself.” “Why should I trust Pei Du?” “You shouldn't.” Shang Xian smiled from hundreds of reflections. “A bargain needs no trust. It needs only two parties afraid of loss.”