The One Before Haley

After the Mikaelson family finally makes peace with the supernatural beings of New Orleans, fifteen-year-old Hope Mikaelson is eager to explore her family's mysterious past. While sifting through old books and forgotten photographs, she discovers a hidden secret-a beautiful woman from her father's past, a wolf whose presence shaped the family in ways no one dared speak about.

As Hope uncovers the tangled history of love, betrayal, and ancient magic, a new darkness stirs beneath the city-an ancient Hollow, born of broken souls and vengeance, threatens to tear the fragile peace apart. With the help of her sister Lyra's spirit, her loyal family, and unlikely allies from the supernatural world, Hope must embrace her unique powers as witch, vampire, and wolf to confront a shadow older than the Mikaelsons themselves.

In a battle that spans worlds and tests every bond, Hope learns that true strength comes not just from blood or magic-but from the courage to face the darkness within and unite those she loves against the rising storm.