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

food in here,"

cans, eyeing it suspiciously. "Expired,

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 was more to it. I'd seen him hand it over, seen the way he looked so... detached. Like he wasn't even

me out of

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

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

frowned. "But why? If he wanted to betray us, why give us the

floor, stretching his legs out. "Maybe he's playing bu Mother what she wants. Or maybe he's just a

to keep us safe while

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 to hand the map

resting, and keeping watch. The silence grew heavier with each passing hour, and the

lines and symbols,

trap? What if the map itself was fainted

silence. "We should try to decode it. Maybe

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