Lucas Parker

Lucas Parker is a main character of the Shadow Falls series. He is a werewolf, and alpha as well as the representative of the Shadow Falls wolf pack, the newest member of the Werewolf Council, and a part-time FRU agent. He is in a relationship with Kylie Galen.

Biography[]

Early Life[]

Lucas was taken from his grandmother by his father during infancy. For many years, he lived a rogue lifestyle with his parents.

When Lucas and his family moved in next door to the Galen family, he saw Kylie lying down on the grass in her garden and walked toward her. His first thought about her was 'mine'. Kylie asked if he could see an elephant in the clouds.

One day, Lucas saved Kylie from a group of bullies who threw rocks at her, and tossed one back at one of the boys, hitting him in the center. From then on, they walked home from school together. On the night of a full moon, Lucas's father killed Kylie's cat, Socks. Lucas tried to protect it, but his father was stronger than him at the time.

A sad Kylie was then given a new kitten to replace the one she lost. Lucas warned her to have the cat indoors at night to keep it out of danger. Kylie then blamed him for killing her cat and told her parents. They went over to confront Lucas's parents. The next day, Lucas and his family moved away.

Lucas ultimately went back to his grandmother, who fought for custody and won.

Eleven years later, Lucas grew up to become a strong and independent person. He started going to Shadow Falls Camp at age sixteen. On his second time there, he slept with Fredericka Lakota. While Fredericka took it as a sign of affection, Lucas never reciprocated her feelings.

Born at Midnight[]

Main article: Born at Midnight

In Born at Midnight, Lucas and Kylie meet up again ten years later, having known each other when he was eight. Kylie makes a point of trying to avoid him, but Lucas makes many sly attempts to be near her and speak to her. On a camp-mates hour, Derek donates some of his blood to get Kylie's name. While on the Camp-mates hour, he briefly educates her on the Fae species and kisses her by the creek on the outside of Camp. By the dinosaur tracks Lucas and Kylie stumble upon Trey Cannon who Lucas greets coldly. The next day, Lucas leaves Shadow Falls after being questioned and accused of the wildlife park incidents by FRU agents. On his way out, he stops by Kylie's cabin and gives her Socks Jr. as an apology for what happened eleven years ago. With that, he promptly disappears after a cryptic goodbye to Kylie, who is convinced of his innocence.

Awake at Dawn[]

Main article: Awake at Dawn

In Awake at Dawn, Lucas is occasionally visited by Kylie in his dreams. Lucas returns to Shadow Falls with Fredericka. On the night after the Full Moon, he waits for Kylie and tries to get her to open up about why she is angry with him and asks her for a chance. Kylie, however, is still recovering from her fallout with Derek. She tells them that they are friends for now. At the end of the book, when Kylie is captured by a rogue vampire, Mario and Roberto Esparza, Lucas saves Kylie's life. They develop a budding relationship.

Taken at Dusk[]

Main article: Taken at Dusk

In Taken at Dusk, Lucas and Kylie start an official relationship sometime after Derek leaves. However, their relationship isn't easy as Kylie finds out his pack views it as a negative, and Lucas's beliefs and culture complicate it. He openly believes that Kylie is a werewolf, but she doesn't feel anything during the full moon. He also dislikes the idea of her being a ghost whisperer and a protector.

Whispers at Moonrise[]

Main article: Whispers at Moonrise

In Whispers at Moonrise, they grow both closer and further apart, as Kylie learns what she is: a chameleon. Lucas rebukes the revelation as he has never heard of chameleons before. He is visibly disappointed when Kylie turns out to be a witch. After Kylie unexpectedly turns into a vampire, he states that he doesn't care what she is and they almost have sex but are interrupted by Burnett's phone call.

A little bit later, Kylie realizes that she does in fact love Lucas and regrets not telling him. This, however, is short-lived when Kylie learns of his betrothal ceremony to a werewolf named Monique. When Kylie returns from the ceremony, she finds Lucas standing outside her cabin, waiting for her. He tries to get her to understand the position he is in and proclaims his love for her, but Kylie, having none of it, tearfully breaks up with him. This causes him to break off the engagement to win Kylie back.

He is last "seen" behind the first layers of trees watching Kylie leave camp with a hurt expression on his face.

Chosen at Nightfall[]

Main article: Chosen at Nightfall

Through Chosen at Nightfall, much to Lucas's unhappiness, Kylie constantly avoids him despite his best efforts. He is seen to be deeply hurt and upset over their break-up and is willing to do anything to win Kylie back. He tries many times to get her forgiveness, to help persuade Kylie he proclaims his love for her in front of everyone. Adding to his unhappiness, Lucas's breaking off the engagement has cost him his seat at the Were Council's table, and the Shadow Falls pack are now rejecting him.

He is eventually assigned to teach Kylie sword-fighting with her magical crusader sword. During these training sessions, Kylie slowly starts to forgive him but is apprehensive about getting back together. Lucas is given an ultimatum by Kylie: if he doesn't get on the Were Council they won't get back together. Lucas works very hard to accomplish this goal to win her back. His grandmother passes away, and he is expected to stay throughout the burial procedure.

When Kylie goes to confront the Esparzas, Lucas somehow finds his way to her and helps her win against John Anthony Esparza.

At the end of the book, he succeeds and Lucas gives Kylie a promise ring that was originally owned by his Grandmother.

Reborn[]

Main article: Reborn

In Reborn, Lucas is first seen on the basketball court breaking up a fight between Steve and Chase. Lucas and Kylie are seen to spend more time together; late night walks, breakfast picnics, etc. Lucas came with Steve and Perry to the Funeral Home to try and help the girls. He is highly regarded in FRU missions, often being sent for things. He was there along with Kylie, Miranda, Perry, Derek, Steve and Jenny, when Della woke up from being bonded with Chase.

Eternal[]

Main article: Eternal

In Eternal, Lucas is never fully around as much as he was in Reborn. He is first mentioned when Kylie said they were asked to go to Wal-Mart by Holiday to get eggs. He never truly appears in a scene until the end of the novel, when he is seen by Della sitting with Kylie and Ms. Galen on Parent's Day.

Spellbinder[]

Main article: Spellbinder

In Spellbinder, Lucas is mentioned a couple of times. Kylie says she must have talked to him six times since she arrived in Paris.

Unspoken[]

Main article: Unspoken

Lucas gives Della blood bags while she is absent from school. When she talks to a ghost, Lucas immediately notices her talking ways and looking elsewhere the way Kylie does when she talks to ghosts.

He is last seen welcoming Della back to Shadow Falls.

Fierce[]

Main article: Fierce

Lucas asks Fredericka about Brandon Hart. The pack prepares to transform under the full moon, after which Fredericka runs off to protect Brandon from Cary Cannon.

Fighting Back[]

Main article: Fighting Back

Lucas is expected to spend time with Kylie. He has agreed to spend Christmas with her and her mother. However, their date plans are constantly foiled by the Were Council, who oppose his relationship with a chameleon and want to rescind the law that enforces mixed marriages. After much debate, Lucas is ordered to spend a week in the woods, much to Kylie's disappointment. When she accuses the council of trying to break them up, he defends them.

While in the woods, he finds himself being attacked and tries to outrun his enemies. He comes across a coyote pack that protects him. He ultimately gets a fatal shot, but Kylie manages to find and heal him. Together, they stop the attackers, whom turn out to be council members Sabastian Rozo and Jeremiah Holmes, and a few vampire mercenaries. Lucas realizes Kylie was right about the council and decides to quit, but she convinces him to stay on and fight to keep them from rescinding the law.

Midnight Hour[]

Main article: Midnight Hour

Lucas, Perry, Shawn, and Chase are working together at the FRU. While Shawn and Burnett are interrogating Lily Chambers, Chase and Lucas smell their pheromones and realize Shawn and Lily are attracted to each other.

He graduates from Shadow Falls Academy at the end of the book.

Physical Appearance[]

Lucas Werewolf form -2 — Lucas's Wolf Form

Lucas has Jet black hair and Dark Blue eyes, he is tall, broad-shouldered and has a muscular build, which varies in response to the phase of the moon. He is said to be very attractive, It is stated by Della and Miranda that he's like a god and frequently called a hottie and a hunk by both, and in some cases was flirted with by other female campers. However, when Lucas shifts into a wolf, he is a large, dark grey wolf with golden eyes.

Personality[]

As part of his Werewolf traits, Lucas is stubborn, possessive, territorial, a bit temperamental and very protective of the people he cares about. Lucas is very loyal to his family, pack, and Kylie. He also very independent, intelligent, proper and prideful. He was traumatized by his parents' evil deeds in the past, and is not very proud of what he had done. He dislikes asking others for permission of anything. He trusts no one outside of his pack. He is also very caring and deeply affectionate towards Kylie, and always tries to be a gentleman around her.

Powers and Abilities[]

As a Werewolf, he possesses these following abilities:

Note: The intensity of his powers and physical build vary with the phases of the moon. The closer the full moon comes, the more powerful he becomes, and thus the more intense his instincts become. When the moon is no longer full, his physicality and abilities weaken.

Fears[]

That his own pride might get in the way of his own happiness the way it almost did in his past.

Relationships[]

Family relationships[]

Clara Parker: Lucas' half-sister on his father's side. Not much is known about their relationship.
Mr. Parker: Lucas' father. They have a very toxic relationship and fight with each other constantly. This is shown many times during Whispers at Moonrise. In Chosen at Nightfall Monique mentioned that Mr. Parker practically denounced him after Lucas' unwillingness to go through with the engagement. Lucas briefly mentioned that his father is protective of him, however this may be a result of animalistic instincts.
Ms. Parker: Lucas' Mother. She hasn't made an appearance, She was mentioned very briefly by Clara in Whispers at Moonrise. Her relationship with her son in unknown, but it's implied that, like with his father, it isn't a good relationship.
Mrs. Parker: Is Lucas' grandmother. She and his Grandfather are Lucas's closest family. She raised him when his parents left and won custody over him. She is the only one who visited him at Shadow Falls, and Lucas was very upset and heartbroken when she died.

Romantic relationships[]

Kylie Galen: Lucas and Kylie are in a relationship. He is deeply in love with her, and is also very protective and possessive of her. Meeting her at the age of seven, he developed a relentless affection later turned attraction for her. Although, when they do finally start a relationship in Taken at Dusk, it is a bit complicated due to his heritage. He soon finds himself falling more and more in love with her, because of this he was heartbroken when Kylie broke up with him at the end of Whispers at Moonrise. Leading Lucas to give anything to win back her trust and affection, which he eventually succeeds. At the end of Chosen at Nightfall, Lucas gives Kylie his Grandmother's ring as a promise ring. It is assumed they will get married when they are both of age. In Reborn and Eternal, they are said and seen spending more time with each other, and now have a better and more stable relationship.
Fredericka Lakota: They Hooked up once on a Full Moon, however he regrets it and wished it never happened. They are close friends. In Chosen at Nightfall he is enraged when he learns it was Fredericka that told Kylie about the engagement. He blamed her for trying to break them up. There is no romantic relations between them.
Monique: Lucas' former Fiancée through an arranged-marriage.

Friendships[]

Will: Will is Lucas's closest friend and confidant. Will himself does not actually make many appearances but enough to show that he supports Lucas and does not mind his relationship with Kylie. Will would do him favors if Lucas asks, this is best shown in Taken at Dusk when Lucas asked Will to watch over Kylie while he was gone. In Chosen at Nightfall, when Lucas was being pushed out by the Weres, Will still called him and talked to him showing that he does not believe in the old Werewolf beliefs.
Steve: Steve was Lucas's former Cabin mate.
Fredericka Lakota: While having somewhat of a romantic history, Lucas and Fredericka are good friend who relate to each other with the plight of being raised by Rogues.
Wolf Pack: He is the Alpha and representative of the local pack. Although they disapproved of Lucas' relationship with Kylie, he still leads them, and is very close with all its members.
Burnett James: Lucas is a good friend of Burnett, It was shown in Chosen at Nightfall that Lucas was Burnett's best man at his wedding.
Chase Tallman:
Perry Gomez:

Other relationships[]

Derek Lakes: Is his Rival for the affection of Kylie Galen. Lucas always get jealous when Derek is around Kylie. They have a great dislike for each other, and if put in the same room often bicker and fight.
Ms. Galen: Lucas and Ms. Galen didn't interact much with each other in the Shadow Falls series, however when they did, they were kind and polite toward each other. In Reborn it's said by Miranda that she allowed Lucas over to her house to see Kylie. In Eternal he is seen sitting with Kylie and Ms. Galen at parents day. Della notes that he must be getting used to Ms. Galen as he looked comfortable in her presence on Parent's Day.
Della Tsang: While having a natural dislike for each other's species, Lucas and Della are shown to respect each other.

Trivia[]

He is the youngest member of the Werewolf Council.
He and Kylie only shared 4 dreamscapes throughout the Shadow Falls series.
He has visited many foreign countries.
He has never been to an amusement park.
His first kiss was with Kylie at the age of 7.
He was taught by his grandmother to dance.
Lucas's ancestry goes back to the Scandinavians, sword fighting has been in his family for 1000 years and he was personally trained by his grandfather when he was younger.
His sword, somewhat similar to Kylie's Crusader Sword, is a family heirloom that has been passed down in his family for a long time, his Grandfather passed it down to him before he passed away.