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

cabin, and I couldn't help but relief. It was small but cozy, with a living area, a tiny kitchen, and two bedrooms. Isaiah immediately started checking and securing the door while Alex rummaged through

there's still some canned food in

it suspiciously. "Expired, but not by much.

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 was more to it. I'd seen him hand it over, seen the

softly, snapping me out of my thoughts. "You

the

to me. "Maybe it wasn't the real map. Maybe he swapped

to betray

"Maybe he's

Trying to keep us safe

in him, to find same justification for his actions, but my

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

and symbols, but fear rooted me in

map itself was fainted somehow, leading

decode it.

fake?" I whispered. "What if this isn't the real

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