　　"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 usual clatter of utensils filled the dining room as hungry pack members ate Helen's culinary offering.Most had been outside since early morning,either helping to clean up the oil spill or patrolling the perimeter of the territory looking for signs of trespassers.


　　Kane sat at the head of the table,poking at his food,unable to eat.Elise was off to work by now and he couldn't help but think of how badly they'd parted.Yesterday morning,he'd had such hopes when he'd come home early,leaving Franz temporarily in charge of the oil clean up.It had been her birthday and he'd been planning the day for quite some time;Ryne and his annoying childish pranks weren't going to be allowed to spoil the day he'd mapped out.


CHAPTER 63