In this chapter, we meet our lead character, Emma, a young woman living a quiet and mundane life in the small town of Willowbrook. She is introverted and finds solace in books, often retreating into her own world to escape the realities of her past. The chapter sets the stage for Emma's journey of self-discovery and transformation as she encounters the supernatural world of werewolves and romance. The mood is atmospheric, with a focus on character development and establishing the protagonist's ordinary life before it is forever changed by extraordinary circumstances.