Chapter 82: Mixed Scents

Landon’s POV

Sometime before Kaden’s entrapment

I walk toward the exit of Kaden’s study, intending to go after him. The concerning thoughts for Liliana and the unsettling revelation unfolding in Venice's chamber ring in my ears. Something is wrong, very wrong.

With three short strides, I reach the door but before I can reach for the doorknob, Evander intervenes, his hand outstretched to stop me.

His grip is firm. He tilts his head slightly, a silent query etched on his face. Our eyes lock, a silent exchange laden with unspoken questions.

"Where do you think you're going?" Evander asks.

I take a deep breath. "I need to go back to the cave. I think we missed something there." The words escape in a rush. My gaze remains fixed on Evander, seeking understanding in the depths of his eyes.

“The cave?”

“Yes, the one where Liliana met the Sorceress.”

Evander frowns a little before his expression shifts, registering a blend of understanding and shared worry. He nods in acknowledgment, releasing