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?

"Of course. How could I not? She was my best friend. She was like a sister to me."


"And you were like a sister to her, too, Sheila. In fact, you were more like a sister to her than her own flesh and blood."


I nodded. We chatted for a while longer, talking about various things that Stephanie used to like and do. Finally, I decided I needed to make my move. I looked down at my hands.


"Margie, I hate to bring this up, but…"


"Oh, Margie. Nevermind. I do not want to trouble you with it."


"Sheila, you could never trouble me with anything. As long as you always make sure to honor Stephanie and her memory, you will always have a special place in my heart."


"I know, but… It has to do with Kael."


Chapter 82 - CHAPTER 82