Jeremy Forbes has spent his entire life in Mystic Falls knowing exactly who he’s supposed to be: a Founder’s kid, polished, respected, and always in control. He’s grown up on whispered council meetings, vervain jewelry disguised as family heirlooms, and the unspoken rule that appearances matter more than truth. And Jeremy? He’s perfected the art of both—charming, observant, and always three steps ahead. But even with all that control, there’s this restless feeling in him, like something bigger is waiting just beneath the surface.