Irina took a step forward, then stopped. This was a trap, and she knew it. The faint scent of Liam's clothing near Eldric's house was too suspicious to ignore, especially when there was no clear trail leading away from it. Eldric had deliberately left something behind, either to lure her into danger or to send her a message. Considering the man's cunning nature, Irina suspected it could be both. However, she had no intention of rushing into an obvious trap simply because it involved Liam. She needed to find him, not give Eldric another opportunity to manipulate her.
