The Omega Mated To The Four

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

pushed the door open with a triumphant 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 two bedrooms. Isaiah immediately started checking and securing the door while Alex rummaged through the

still some canned food in here," Alex called out. "And bottled

of the cans, eyeing it suspiciously. "Expired, but not by much.

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

snapping me out of my thoughts.

shrug. "Just trying to make sense of it. I saw him give the map to Mother. I

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

he wanted to betray us, why

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

Trying to keep us

justification for his actions, but my mind kept replaying

stretched on, we took turns eating, resting, and keeping watch. The silence grew heavier with each passing hour, and the weight of uncertainty pressed

and symbols,

was a trap? What if the map itself was fainted somehow, leading us straight

"We should try to decode it. Maybe

a fake?" I whispered. "What if