Nicodemus Blakely is running out of luck. His older brother, Rhys, is the new Alpha. His older sister, Cora, is the new Beta Female. His older twin brother, Leo, is the new third in command, meaning Nico has no rank. Strike one. All of his siblings have found their mates, except for him. Strike two. He has one chance left to not feel like the freeloader of the family, and he's depending on his mate to bring him that little bit of happiness. But Brin Ferli isn't what he expected. She isn't what anyone expected. **SEQUEL TO The Alpha's Mate*** Highest Rankings: #199 in Assassin