　　"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

　　She gave a dry laugh.Why was she getting so worked up about her job at a time like this?Staying alive was a more pressing matter.Her stomach chose that moment to rumble and she recalled that she hadn't eaten breakfast,instead spending her time telling Helen her troubles.She remembered with longing the delicious smells that had been floating around the kitchen earlier.Everyone would be gathering at the Alpha house now and enjoying Helen's lunch of scalloped potatoes and baked ham.Would anyone notice she was missing and wonder where she was?Would Kane try to establish a connection with her in order to locate her?Once again,she tried to contact him,but soon gave up in frustration.If he was receiving her,he wasn't giving any acknowledgement of the fact.


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