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?

"It didn't have to turn out this way," I said quietly, my voice heavy with regret.


Andrew glared at me, his eyes cold and accusing.


"You spent years pretending to be someone you weren't," I continued. "You acted like a loving, devoted husband and father. Like someone who genuinely cared."


"I did what I was supposed to do," he replied flatly.


"No," I shook my head. "What you were supposed to do was actually be the man you pretended to be. Just imagine how different your life could've been if you had actually tried… if you cared about anyone other than yourself."


"Would it have gotten me any further?" he asked bitterly.


"I don't know. I like to think it would've. But I do know this,if you had made different choices, you'd be going home to your mate and family tonight. Instead, you're probably going to spend the rest of your life in the dungeons."


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