　　"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

　　"Well,he was always more impulsive than me.Quick to fly off the handle or jump to conclusions,but he was equally quick to apologize and admit he'd made a mistake.Ryne was hard-working and loyal to the pack,but he fit into the human world quite well,too.He had a promising career as a nature photographer and actually had a few exhibits of his work.They weren't economically profitable,but there was quite a bit of critical praise for his pictures."


　　She suddenly remembered the picture she'd seen and admired in the mall.It had been one of Ryne's.Opening her mouth to comment on it,Kane sighed and began talking again before she could speak.


CHAPTER 30