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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

but relief. It was small but cozy, with a living area, a tiny kitchen, and two bedrooms. Isaiah immediately started

there's still some canned food in here," Alex called out. "And

cans, eyeing it suspiciously. "Expired, but not

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

me out of my

it. I saw him give the map to Mother. I know

it wasn't the real map. Maybe he swapped it

to betray us,

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

keep us safe

My heart wanted to believe in him, to find same justification for his actions, but my mind kept replaying that moment

heavier with each passing hour, and the weight of

of the lines and symbols, but

map

should try to decode it. Maybe e there's something on it that can explain what

if it's a fake?" I whispered. "What if this isn't the