　　"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

　　Murmuring polite thanks,she glanced over Marla's shoulder to see Kane leaning against the doorframe of his office.He still had an aura of stress,but at that moment he was beaming approval her way and she felt a warm glow within at having been the cause of his happiness.Giving her a wink and a nod,he disappeared back into his work space.


　　Leading the way into the living room that was across from the office,she tried to make some small talk."So,do you always have Sundays off or is this a special occasion?"


　　"I only work part-time at the gallery and my hours are pretty flexible.Most clients are quite wealthy and have very discerning taste.They call me when they want something in particular and if Bastian's Gallery doesn't have what they need,I go looking for it.It gives me a chance to do some travelling,and I get to write it all off as a business expense."


　　"It sounds like nice work,if you can get it."


CHAPTER 24