　　"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 gun was still aimed in her direction,but Rose wasn't paying attention to her.As the two talked,Elise began to inch away.She couldn't believe that Marla was so desperate for Kane that she'd be willing to kill just to have him.And why was Rose helping?What was in it for her?Well,no matter;she needed to make her escape before they came up with a plan for her demise.


　　"Maybe we could hold her for ransom,and send a note demanding cash.Once it's paid,I'll transfer the money into the Swiss account I've set up for us,so it will be untouchable.Then we can still get rid of her."Rose glanced at her absentmindedly and Elise froze,but the gun-wielding woman made no comment and returned to her conversation.


　　Nodding,Marla's eyes lit up."That's good,really good.You know,Rose,you continually surprise me.It's amazing what you can do with that computer at the bank."Rose blushed at the praise,and Elise rolled her eyes as she continued to distance herself slowly from the women.


CHAPTER 60