　　"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

　　Marla seemed to be studying her,as if weighing each of her answers,looking for hidden meanings.Obviously,she found none,for she suddenly smiled."Well,it's been nice talking to you;I've got lots to do.Tell the others I won't be here for dinner."Turning quickly,she left,her heels clicking a staccato on the wood floors as she made for the stairs.


　　Elise could hear the door to Marla's room open and close.Moments later,it opened again,and Marla quickly descended the stairs and left without a word,slamming the front door behind her.


　　As she watched Marla drive away,Elise wondered if the woman had bought her act or not.Marla was definitely up to something.She was obviously curious if Elise had noticed anything while in the red car,but what was she hiding and why?The answer was there,just waiting for someone to figure it out.


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