　　"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

　　At home,she'd helped her father with some minor office work and assisted Sarah with the house.For that,she'd been paid a small wage out of the pack's general operating budget.Now,she was basically unemployed with only her small savings to fall back on.She'd have to talk to Kane about the situation.Maybe she could find a job in town waitressing.


　　Thankfully,no one pressed her as to why she wasn't buying anything.She knew they'd all noticed how much she'd admired a certain green V-necked sweater that matched her eyes.Its soft angora knit had draped over her curves in a flattering way,the low-cut neckline giving a tantalising hint of cleavage.Reluctantly,she'd placed it back on the rack,not wanting to squander her money on something so frivolous until she had her own source of income.


CHAPTER 18