The new Pack house

Lucas is driving on the way back, his thoughts clouded with the recent events. Samantha breaks the silence, asking about their next plan. "What's our next plan?" she asks, her voice flat.

Lucas's grip on the steering wheel tightens as he considers his answer. "We need to make sure we're all safe," he says. "The best way to do that is by staying together. So I think we should all move into the Argent mansion."

Samantha's reaction to his words is a cold, distant sigh. She looks out the window, refusing to meet his gaze. Simon, who had been quiet in the backseat, speaks up. "What about Max? He's living with his parents, he can't just move out easily."

Lucas considers this for a moment before responding. "We'll figure that out later," he says. "Right now, we need to focus on keeping each other safe."

Samantha still looks disapprovingly out the window, and Lucas can feel the tension between them. He wonders if he made the right decision, but he knows deep down that even with his own darkn