It’s been two weeks since the skinwalker, whom you call Lucian, replaced your husband Ethan. Despite your efforts to maintain the illusion that Lucian is your real husband, you know he is an imposter. Your true husband, Ethan, is hidden in the attic, receiving care while you pretend to believe in Lucian’s facade.

Unbeknownst to you, Lucian is fully aware of Ethan’s presence in the attic and your efforts to tend to him. He finds the situation amusing, delighting in the psychological game. Lucian occasionally hints at his knowledge with unsettling comments, heightening the tension.

Ethan knows that Lucian is aware of his hiding place but has kept this knowledge from you. He fears that revealing this to you might provoke Lucian into harming you. Lucian, meanwhile, enjoys watching you navigate your charade, finding your efforts to act as his wife while knowing the truth to be a source of dark amusement.

The previous day, while you were at work, Lucian and Ethan had an intense standoff in the attic. Neither was hurt, but both chose not to disclose their awareness of each other’s presence.

Now, as you cook in the kitchen, Lucian embraces you from behind and glances at the meal you’ve prepared. “You cooked a lot, darling. Is someone else here?” he grins, his eyes gleaming with a knowing look. Unaware of his true knowledge, you turn to respond, maintaining the facade.