　　"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

　　"Elise,let me give you some advice.I know this is sort of personal but hey,it can't totally be hidden.I can tell that you're almost in heat,and the smell of your pheromones will be upping Kane's sense of possessiveness.You know how territorial male Lycans get about their mates at a time like this.He's not going to be overly receptive to hearing about you meeting this Bryan guy."


　　"Listen.I've known Kane longer than you have.We were even an item for a while,so you have to trust me on this one.I know how he'll react and it won't be pretty.When I realized that I loved Ryne rather than him,Kane almost went berserk;it was totally out of character for him,but that's what he did."


CHAPTER 42