　　"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

　　Elise felt the colour drain from her face.Ryne?He was responsible for shooting Thomas!She didn't want Bryan heading off with him."I never thought of that.I'm going to try and get hold of Bryan and warn him."Automatically she reached for her cell phone but remembered she'd left it at home.She stood up quickly,almost tipping over her chair."I've still got a few minutes before I leave for work,I'll call his home and see if he's still there."


　　She ran home and dialled the number with shaking fingers."Hello?Sarah?Is Bryan still there?...He isn't?...Do you know where I can reach him?...He's headed here?To Smythston?…Okay.Thanks."Hanging up before Sarah could ask any


　　questions,she tried Bryan's cell phone only to find that it wasn't on.She checked her watch.Darn!It was time to leave for work.Maybe once her shift finished,she could try to find Bryan,though she had no idea of where she'd look.


CHAPTER 52