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 has now been three weeks since I left Hawaii. Leaving there without Astrid was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Of course, letting Astrid leave with Brady was even harder.


Before you ask, the answer is yes: I know very well that Brady did not "drop Astrid off" on his way to Black Moon. Astrid has clearly been staying at his pack. She is not the kind of she-wolf who trusts easily… not after everything that has happened to her. For her to trust and embrace both Brady and his security team, it could only mean that she has gotten to know them fairly well over time.


As much as I want to hate Brady for hiding my mate and trying to steal her from me, I appreciate that he has been able to make her feel safe and valued. Astrid deserves that—and more. I hope to one day be able to provide that kind of environment for her myself.


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