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

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

food in here,"

one of the cans, eyeing it

glass as Alex had a fire going. My thoughts inevitably circled back to Elijah, his betrayal, and the map

snapping me out of my

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

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

he wanted to betray us, why give us the

he's playing bu Mother what she wants. Or maybe he's just a

keep

an answer. My heart wanted to believe in him, to find same justification for his actions, but my mind kept replaying that moment the way he didn't hesitate

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

and symbols, but fear rooted me

trap? What if the map

silence. "We should try to decode it. Maybe e there's something on it that

a fake?" I whispered. "What if

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