🌲 Chapter One — One Month in Forks Monday — 7:00 AM Forks, Washington It had been one month since Lucas Warren returned to Forks. One month since he buried his parents. One month since he moved back into the Warren House. And one month since he decided he wasn't going to let anyone get close to him. Lucas stood quietly in front of the bathroom mirror, his natural silver-blue eyes staring back at him. He already knew what he was. An Aetherborn Hybrid. Dhampir. Lycanthrope. Witch. Fae. He understood his abilities, his bloodlines, and the dangers that came with them. That wasn't the problem. The problem was everything else. Lucas looked away from the mirror and grabbed his backpack. Downstairs, the house was silent. He locked the front door behind him and climbed into his car. School. Then the diner. Then home. That was his routine. Simple. Predictable. Safe. At least, that's what he wanted.

🌲 Chapter One — One Month Later Saturday, October 24, 2026 — 7:00 AM Forks, Washington It had been exactly one month since Lucas Warren returned to Forks. The weekend had arrived, and for once, Lucas didn't have to worry about school. The Warren House was quiet. Rain tapped softly against the bedroom window as Lucas opened his silver-blue eyes. He stared at the ceiling for a moment before sitting up. Another morning. Another quiet day.