　　"Mated?To me?"She knew her mouth was hanging open in shock.Darting a glance across the room,she saw Kane staring at her blandly,his hands behind his back.If her expression offended him,he didn't show it.She looked at her father,blinking to hold back the tears that threatened to fall."But...What about Bryan?"
　　"I'm aware you've had your eye on him,but this is for the good of the pack.We need strong alliances so that we can guard against the human threat.And,allied packs allow access between territories and increase the area in which we have to roam."He stopped speaking and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder."I know this is a surprise,but don't worry.Kane is a good man.He'll make you a fine mate."
　　Elise had no idea when she came home that day that she'd end up mated to a complete stranger.A new Alpha and the need for an alliance between packs have made her a pawn Excerpt:She lay beside him,staring blankly at the ceiling.The deed was done.They were mated.It didn't matter that she had no love for him nor he for her.Political alliances were more important than feelings...

Mated To The Lycan King

　　Kane nodded then looked down at Elise."Carrie and Helen will take care of you.Ask them if you need anything."He pulled her in for a quick kiss and then left.


　　She made her way back to the dining room and joined the other two ladies in clearing the table and putting away the leftovers.It had been a pleasant meal and she was sorry it had ended so abruptly and on such a down note.She'd never thought about how busy her father was as Alpha but now she was seeing a whole different side to the job.Maybe Helen was right and Kane would have to set up‘office hours'—not that she was sure how much time she wanted to spend with him—but they needed to develop some sort of relationship.


CHAPTER 10