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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?

A Deal with the Alpha Who Hates Me

"We have a lot to talk about, I think," Astrid says.

"Understatement of the century," Luke links me.

"1. I have so many questions," I stammer out.

She nods. "That is why I am here, is it not?"

Astrid looks at me curiously. "You seem different."

"Why are you different? Why are you here? Why did you want to see me? Before last night, the last time that you and I had a conversation was at Stephanie's memorial, and that was not exactly pleasant for either one of us."

I take a deep breath. I have so much to say… so much to make up for… and so much I want to know. I do not even know where to start.

"Start from the beginning," Luke encourages me.

"Stephanie's memorial. That was also your birthday. Your 20th birthday."

CHAPTER 60