Khal pulled Merlin up to her feet before releasing her hand. She wiped her face clear of tears, her expression resolute.
Don't worry sis… I promise I'll save you.
Khal stared at Merlin for a few moments, a slight grin creeping onto his lips.
She's of more use to me alive than dead. Since I killed Renold, the Leywin family will definitely try to find out who did it and seek revenge on me. If I keep Merlin alive, she can fabricate a story to buy me some time.
Khal turned around, walking towards Hagan's grave before stopping in his tracks.
'Wait a minute. Where's Pat?"
Khal looked around the area, but there was no sign of him.
Merlin scratched her arm nervously, a bead of sweat running down her forehead.
"Uh, when I had struck you with my lightning the first time, I saw him get flung over in that direction over there."
She pointed to the far left of Hagan's grave. Khal looked over at where she pointed and saw Pat lying flat on the ground unconscious.
