☾ A NEW BEGINNING

Lewis Warren is seventeen when he returns to Forks, Washington, the place where his childhood began. He was born into the Quileute community and lived around Forks and La Push until he was eleven. He grew up knowing the Black, Clearwater, Fuller, and other local families.

Lewis isn't an ordinary teenager. His mother, Lily, carries dhampir blood, while his father, Dan, carries Lycanthrope and witch blood. Lewis inherited several supernatural bloodlines, making him extremely rare. When his abilities began growing stronger, his parents became afraid that outsiders might discover what he was.

At eleven, Lewis left Washington with his parents. They moved through Montana, Colorado, Illinois, and Oregon while Lewis learned to control his abilities and become more independent. No matter where they lived, none of the places felt like home.

❖ RETURNING HOME ❖

When Lewis was sixteen, his parents finally returned to Forks. The family still owned their old childhood home, so Lewis moved back into his childhood home in Quileute Community it. But Lily Warren and Dan Warren moved into a separate home nearby, giving Lewis independence while keeping the family close.

Returning to Forks brings back memories of his childhood and the people who remembered him, including Billy Black, Sam, Jacob, Jared, Paul, Seth, Leah, and Brady Fuller.

Lewis met Brady when he was five. Their families spent time together at the beach, and the boys formed a special imprint bond.

🌊 Age 5: First meeting and imprinting.on each other 🌲age 6–8: Their friendship grows stronger. 🍂 Age 9–10: Lewis's memories begin fading. ❄️age 11: Their final childhood meeting before Lewis leaves.

Years later, Brady recognizes Lewis immediately when he returns. His wolf remembers the boy from the beach, Lewis remembers there childhood.and the imprinting but he kept to himself and his feelings to himself

❖ THE SECRET ❖

Only Lewis's family and trusted members of the Quileute community know about his supernatural bloodlines. Lewis keeps his abilities hidden from outsiders to protect himself, his family, and the tribe.

He isn't ashamed of being different. He simply believes some parts of his life should remain private.

☕ LEWIS'S NEW LIFE

At seventeen, Lewis attends Forks High School and works part-time at a local diner as a cook and nonalcoholic drink maker. He enjoys having his own home, earning his own money, and building an independent life.

Everyone at school knows Lewis is gay, and he's comfortable with who he is. His supernatural identity, however, remains a secret.

✦ THE HEART OF THE STORY ✦

Lewis's story is about control, secrecy, belonging, friendship, identity, and protection.

After years of moving and hiding, Lewis finally has a place to call home. Now he must learn that protecting himself doesn't mean shutting everyone out.

Forks is where Lewis's story began. Living in his childhood home gives him the chance to decide who he wants to become.

❖ THE CENTRAL CONFLICT ❖ Lewis now has something he never had during his years away: a permanent home. But having a home creates a