In the series premiere of this drama, Chloe King (Skyler Samuels) turns 16 and dies---though her death is not permanent. She soon learns that she has newly acquired special powers because she's a descendant of an ancient race of protectors who are pursued by human assassins.

A guilt-stricken Chloe tries to help Xavier's brother. Meanwhile, she also wrestles with her feelings for Brian, worrying that she's putting him in jeopardy if they embark on a romance.

Chloe meets Valentina, the leader of the San Francisco Mai, who suggests she go into hiding to remain safe. Valentina also assigns Jasmine to keep a watch on Chloe, while Chloe asks Alek to guard her mom after the Rogue call her mother's cell phone.

Chloe adjusts to having sonic hearing, but she ignores Alek's advice to use it only when necessary. Meanwhile, Whitley resorts to bribery when the Order dismisses him; and Alek and Jasmine put Chloe on a rigorous nighttime training schedule.

Chloe hangs out with two South American Mai girls and learns their outlook differs vastly from hers. Meanwhile, Brian is upset that Whitley's forcing him to go back to college; and Paul follows Chloe's words of wisdom on romance.

Chloe is forced to leave Brian behind at an art gala, where he shares a secret with her. Chloe and Alek then get into a fight, and he secretly follows her, while Amy gets into a dangerous situation after she finds a new boyfriend who likes to gamble.

Chloe insists on helping a young man reconnect with his family, despite the safety risk he poses to the Mai. Meanwhile, Chloe's mom wants to declare her long-absent husband dead so that she can move forward with her life.

Meredith grows concerned about Chloe's secretive behavior, so she searches her laptop. Meanwhile, both Alek and Brian get upset with Chloe, who then reaches out to Alek when a thief puts her and her mom in jeopardy.

A teenager who's dating an older guy takes Chloe's advice, which backfires and puts the girl in harm's way. Elsewhere, tension between Alek and Brian reaches a breaking point; and Jasmine makes a grave error when she gets sidetracked from her duties.

Chloe makes secret plans to meet with her dad. Meanwhile, Brian reunites with his grandmother, who he thought was dead; and Alek is devastated when he overhears Chloe admit to her mom that she's in love with Brian.