　　"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

　　Helen's next words confirmed her suspicions."The boys were pretty shook up at first,but after a while they came to accept that we were giving them a permanent home.Kane especially seemed happy to be settled finally.Both boys were so grateful for anything we did for them.Neither of them ever said anything,but I'm sure they'd had very little to live on for most of their lives,what with following Carter around all over the country.The man never kept a job for long.And personally,I suspect that he wasn't the best role model.His temper was short and nasty,and he had a roving eye,too.I can only imagine what the boys experienced.Neither Kane nor Ryne ever really talked about it,but we all had our suspicions."


CHAPTER 38