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?

Once all of that is over, the red curtain on the stage will lift, revealing a wedding arch. Sheila and her bridesmaids will descend a spiral staircase in the corner of the opera house and walk to the stage. Sheila and I will then proceed with the wedding and marking ceremonies, which will, of course, be officiated by my father.


It is all beautiful and bullsh&t pageantry, and none of it will actually come to pass.


Instead, just before I take the stage to give my "grand speech," I will demand my father step down from his post as alpha and turn the pack over to me immediately. I estimate that there is only a one or two percent chance that my father will agree to do so. If I am wrong and he does, great — it will save everyone some headache… but again, it is highly unlikely.


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