Mason gave her a sidelong glance. "Why so interested, Lydia?"
She made a casual gesture although she clearly felt nervous. "I just wanted to distinguish real information from made-up stories."
"A piece of advice for you: avoid the Wraithwood forest at all costs. No matter what you're searching for it will never be worth it."
A shiver passed through Lydia's body. "What leads you to believe I am searching for anything?"
Mason smiled. "Everyone who comes to the edge of the Wraithwood is looking for something. The question is..." He leaned closer. "What are you looking for, Lydia Bailey?"
Before she could answer, he straightened up. "Whatever it is, I would suggest finding another way to get it. The forest does not give up its secrets easily."
"I am not looking for anything
