Chapter  389

SHAWN "Carefully," Nathan said. "My parents run a human martial arts studio. We live in human neighborhoods, interact primarily with humans. I attend this school under scholarship provisions for talented human students. Nobody questions it because I present as completely normal." "Same with my family," Daniela added. "My mom is a witch but we never advertise it. She runs an apothecary that humans think sells herbal remedies and essential oils. They don't know she's actually brewing potions and mixing magical ingredients." "My situation is more complicated," Luna said. "My vampire grandfather is actually somewhat prominent in nightwalker communities. But he pretends I don't exist to protect me from vampire politics. In exchange, my family lives quietly and doesn't draw attention to our bloodline." "We all have variations on the same theme," Chase summarized. "Supernatural beings living in pack territory without official recognition. It's safer than leaving, but it requires constant vigi