At exact twenty-two thirty, they entered the forest that was owned by the Astera. Hardin and Kane would know their way. That's why they back out when they notice something unusual. It was indeed a trap. Iris A.K.A Agent Cali knew the trap was meant for the Black Rose. But the Black Rose needs to die for her safety.
"I found the devices." One of her Clean Ups team, in the code name of Wolf's Bane, mumbled through their earpiece.
Iris pressed her back to the trunk of the tree as she squatted and touched the device that the assassin put to lure them and finally kill them. It was a smart idea and she already thought that she might put bomb mines for short time.
"Freeze," Iris told them. "Trace for any bomb mines and don't you dare step on any of them. I don't want anybody to bury me this year."
"Yes, boss."