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 was NOT okay with hosting the banquet, Randall. You know that. I think it is a big waste of money—money that we do not have right now thanks to the alliances and trade deals that we have lost. But I was willing to relent and accept the stupid thing because at the end of the day, it is just a banquet. But allowing Stephanie to move into Kael's room is a step too far. Kael is not even here to tell us how he feels about it. How could you EVEN THINK that it was okay to give her permission? Especially after I told her no?!?!?!"


"Kael needs a luna, Jane. We already know that the pack likes and respects Stephanie. She has already gone through luna training. Stephanie is the perfect candidate for the position."


"You do not know that, Jane. Stephanie could very well be his second chance mate for all we know. Certainly, that is what Margie believes."


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