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?

I meant it when I said that today would be a long day. I am meeting with the Wolf Packers' doctor from 12 to 3 this afternoon, and then I am working at the girls' home from 5 to 11 tonight. In between, I need to go grocery shopping, eat, and get a little bit of laundry done.


Given my schedule, I felt a little guilty for telling Kael I could talk to him today; I was unsure if I would actually have time. Thankfully, I was happy (and nervous) when I got his text message around 10 a.m. asking if now was a good time to talk.


Rose wanted me to call Kael right then and there, but first I needed to have another mini panic attack. It took Rose about five minutes to calm me down, but once she did, I was totally fine. So fine, in fact, that I quickly dialed Kael's phone number before I could change my mind again.


I could practically feel Kael smiling through the phone. It made me smile too.


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