Isatals tested the handle, but II sas backend. Without missing a brat, huustio

pulled a small tool from his pocket and starte the lock. I raised an eyehnow, watching him with a mix of

"You know how to pick locks?" I asked, crossing my arms

He grinned without looking up. "You'd be surprised what you learn when you're on the nun after getting in fros parents,"

Isaiah rolled his eyes. "The twins are professionals of breaking and catering. Don't encourage them"

I smirked. "I never would have guessed. What else are you good at, Austin?

"I can think of a few things that involve entering," he said withi

I rolled my eyes, a faint smile tugging at my lips. "Just get us inside i said, shaking

my

head.

the

grin. We filed into the cabin, and I couldn't help but relief. It was small but cozy, with a living area, a tiny kitchen, and

food in here," Alex called

it suspiciously. "Expired,

settled down, and I took a spot by the window, peering out through the dusty glass as Alex had a fire going. My thoughts inevitably circled back to Elijah, his betrayal, and the map now lying on the coffee table. I couldn't shake the feeling that there

snapping me out of my thoughts. "You

make sense of it. I saw him give the map to Mother. I

"Maybe it

why? If he wanted to betray us,

down on the floor, stretching his legs out. "Maybe he's playing bu Mother what she

keep us safe

didn't have an answer. My heart wanted to believe in him, to find same justification for his actions,

The silence grew heavier with each passing hour, and the weight of uncertainty pressed down on me. The map sat

of the lines and symbols, but

What if the map itself was

"We should try to decode it. Maybe e

I whispered. "What if this

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