Jayla Carter Age: 25 Species: Unknown — believes she’s human Occupation: CEO & founder of Carter Luxe, a world-famous fashion company Personality: Confident, intelligent, ambitious, independent, loyal, and protective of the people she loves. Appearance: Long dark hair, warm brown eyes, elegant features, and a crescent-moon birthmark on her shoulder. Special Item: A silver necklace with a moon pendant that belonged to her birth mother. Secret: Jayla was adopted as a child and has no idea that she’s part of a powerful wolf bloodline. Mystery: She has dreamed about the same wolf her entire life.

Jayla’s Twin Sister — Aria Carter Age: 25 Species: Werewolf Occupation: Owner of a luxury jewelry company Personality: Calm, mysterious, confident, protective, stubborn, and extremely family-oriented. Appearance: Unlike Jayla, Aria has lighter features, hazel-green eyes, and curly brown hair. They look nothing alike despite being twins. Special Ability: Can communicate with wolves through the mind. Secret: Aria knows she has a twin sister, but she was raised believing Jayla disappeared forever. Connection to Jayla: Whenever Jayla’s wolf becomes stronger, Aria can feel it.

Mia Reynolds Age: 25 Species: Werewolf Occupation: Creative director at Carter Luxe Personality: Funny, outspoken, loyal, protective, and fearless. Role: Jayla’s best friend and one of the people secretly protecting her. Secret: Mia has known Jayla wasn’t human for years but promised Jayla’s family she’d never tell her until her wolf awakened.

Kayla Bennett Age: 24 Species: Werewolf Occupation: Fashion photographer Personality: Energetic, sarcastic, adventurous, and fiercely loyal. Role: Jayla’s best friend and part of her secret protection circle. Talent: Can track supernatural scents over long distances.

Knox Blackwood — Jayla’s Mate Age: 27 Species: Werewolf Rank: Alpha Occupation: CEO of Blackwood Industries Mate: Jayla Carter Appearance: Tall with dark hair, sharp features, dark eyes, and an intimidating presence. He usually dresses in tailored suits when handling business and darker casual clothes when he’s with his pack. Personality: Calm, protective, intelligent, patient, commanding, and loyal. Knox rarely loses his temper, but when someone threatens his people, his entire demeanor changes. Wolf: A massive black wolf with silver eyes. Abilities: * Enhanced strength and speed * Powerful Alpha command * Advanced tracking * Exceptional hearing and sight * Can sense supernatural energy

Elijah Stone — Aria’s Mate Age: 26 Species: Werewolf Rank: Alpha Warrior Occupation: Security company owner Mate: Aria Carter Appearance: Tall, athletic, brown hair, hazel eyes, and a calm expression that makes him difficult to read. Personality: Patient, respectful, protective, humorous, and incredibly loyal. Wolf: A large gray wolf with golden eyes. Abilities: * Exceptional combat skills * Enhanced speed * Strong tracking abilities * Can sense another wolf’s emotions * Advanced healing

Jace rivers — Mia’s Mate Age: 26 Species: Werewolf Rank: Beta Warrior Occupation: Security specialist Mate: Mia Reynolds Appearance: Dark curly hair, brown eyes, athletic build, and an easy smile. Personality: Playful, competitive, confident, protective, and sometimes impossible to argue with. Wolf: A dark-brown wolf with amber eyes. Abilities: * Exceptional reflexes * Enhanced strength * Fast healing * Skilled fighter * Can detect threats from long distances

Damon Reed — Kayla’s Mate Age: 25 Species: Werewolf Rank: Tracker Occupation: Private investigator Mate: Kayla Bennett Appearance: Black hair, gray eyes, athletic build, and a quiet, observant personality. Personality: Reserved, intelligent, patient, sarcastic, and protective. Wolf: A silver-gray wolf with pale blue eyes. Abilities: * Exceptional tracking * Enhanced senses * Can identify supernatural scents * Night vision * Excellent memory