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?

My face fell as I realized what I had accidentally implied. I got up from Kael's lap and walked towards the fire again.


"Question 5. Will I see or talk to you after tonight?"


My heart started racing. I briefly considered exercising a veto, but I knew that would not be fair to either of us.


I felt myself on the verge of tears. Again. What is it about Kael that gets me this emotional all the time?


I looked at the fire, then at the ocean, and then at the security guards nearby. I also reached out to Rose. I wanted someone or something else to answer this question for me, because I did not want to.


"Kael, I have had a good time with you tonight. I can tell that you have changed, and I can tell that you regret the past. My heart desperately wants to give you a chance. If things were different, I probably would. But I am who I am, and you are who you are, and West Mountain Pack is what it is."


Chapter 72 - CHAPTER 72