Everybody sat inside the house, but nobody looked comfortable. The rain outside had grown steadier, tapping against the windows and roof while the room remained unusually quiet. Voss sat forward with his elbows resting on his knees, his fingers interlocked as he stared at the floor, his mind racing through everything that had happened. Mira sat beside him, still visibly shaken by the confrontation, while Irina remained standing near the center of the room. Her arms were folded across her chest, and her expression was focused.
She had already accepted one thing.
They had twenty-four hours.
Twenty-four hours to find Liam before Eldric carried out his threat.
Irina slowly looked between Voss and Mira.
"We have twenty-four hours to find Liam."
The words immediately brought the weight of the situation back into the room.
Voss nodded slowly.
Mira swallowed.
Irina then turned toward her.
"And I need you to help me."
Mira immediately nodded.
"Of course."
