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

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

in here," Alex called

cans, eyeing it

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

softly, snapping me out of

sense of it. I saw him give the map to Mother. I know I did. So how the hell did it end up

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

frowned. "But why? If he wanted to

his legs out. "Maybe he's playing bu Mother what she wants. Or

to keep us safe while

an answer. My heart wanted to believe in him, to find same justification for his actions, but

passing hour, and the weight of uncertainty pressed down on me. The map sat there on the table, untouched

the lines and symbols, but fear

the map itself was

it. Maybe e there's something on it that can explain what

it's a fake?" I whispered. "What