Kael Anderson lost his future mate and luna, Stephanie, during a rogue attack. Stephanie's death left his entire pack in mourning; her death anniversary was even declared a pack holiday.

Five years later, Kael discovers that Stephanie's younger sister Astrid is his mate. But how can that be? Wasn't Stephanie supposed to be his mate? And would his pack even accept Astrid as his mate and Luna-many have always blamed Astrid for Stephanie's death, because Stephanie died trying to save Astrid.

For her part, Astrid has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister for years. She knows very well that pack members and her parents wish that it was Astrid that died that day instead of Stephanie. Astrid had looked forward to the day that she would meet her mate and finally feel important to someone.

Discovering that her mate is Kael is Astrid's worst nightmare, especially when Kael reacts poorly to the discovery. Astrid decides that she is unwilling to live in Stephanie's shadow any longer. She will not spend the rest of her life with a mate who wishes she was someone else. She rejects Kael, who all too quickly accepts the rejection.

Soon afterwards, horrifying truths come out and Kael immediately regrets letting Astrid go. He sets out to get Astrid back and right the wrongs that have been done. But is it too late? Will Astrid find love with Kael, or with someone else?

"Baby, why don't you run upstairs and take a shower while I talk to your dad, okay?"


With that, Sammy headed upstairs and Evelyn fully turned her attention to me.


I hate to be cold to her, but seeing her still impacts me far more than it should. Despite the lack of a mate bond between us, just seeing her makes my heart ache.


"I always come with Sammy on these trips. You know that."


"Yes, but you spend the time visiting with your family and avoid me like the plague. It has been years since I have actually seen you face to face. What are you doing here now?"


Evelyn sighed. "It has not been years, Brady. Your memory is faulty. Regardless, though, we need to talk."


"Not here. Can we talk in your office?"


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