Her mother, Rohana, knew her secret would get them both killed. If they found out that her daughter was different, if they found out her husband was not the real father, everyone would immediately turn on them. So she let Jeremy believe Ivanna was his daughter. Which worked, for quite a few years. Although Ivy always felt like she didn't belong with the rich, sophisticated Warlock family, she formed a strong bond with her (half)brother Rae.

When Ivy turned eight, her Shapeshifter features could no longer be hidden. Her mom planned to send her away to her biological father - whom she had never met - for safety. But she couldn't let go of her daughter. Ivy was taught to never use her powers in any way possible, except if it were to save her life. But she was way too curious and, being the little rebel she is, often sneaked out at night to use her wolf senses and chase animals.

Apart from being an outsider and the loneliness - Ivy was generally happy. Until one night when her secret was discovered. It was her older brother Rae who saw her, with claws and wolf ears in the night. She tried to stop him but it was too late. He had already told his father. Ivy felt betrayed. Rae was the only one who ever seemed to understand her. But he probably didn't know the consequences of what he had done.