　　"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

　　Glaring at it,she vaguely recalled that she'd landed on it yesterday when Kane had thrown her on the bed.She kicked it out of the way,and continued to the bathroom,deciding to find out what it was once the call of nature had been dealt with.


　　After relieving herself,she stared into the mirror.Messy dark brown hair and a tear stained face stared back at her while the deep green of her eyes reflected an inner sadness.Examining her neck,she noted the puncture marks and reddened skin that indicated where Kane had bitten her.Yes,there would definitely be a permanent mark there.


CHAPTER 56