　　"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

　　The cacophony of thoughts swimming around in her brain was the first thing Elise became aware of as she gradually regained consciousness.It was as if someone had a remote control and they were channel surfing through her head.Ideas and feelings flit past before she could focus or make sense of them and she moved her head from side to side in protest.


　　"Ah!"A soft gasp of pain escaped her lips.Her neck was stiff and sore.She must have fallen asleep in an awkward position.Tentatively,she moved her limbs.They felt tired and heavy.In fact,her whole body was lethargic as if she'd just had a marathon work out.


CHAPTER 55