　　"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

　　Picking her up,he tossed her onto the bed.Her back came into contact with a brightly coloured box that was lying on the mattress,and she grunted as the sharp corner dug into her shoulder.Kane grabbed it and threw the package on the floor


　　before crouching over her,his hot gaze pinning her in place.


　　"I am your Alpha,Elise,and your mate.Don't ever forget that."


　　Despite the fact that her body was screaming with need,her contrary emotions had her shaking her head."Oh,I wish I could!"


　　Kane laughed."No,you don't.You want me.Deny it if you want,but we both know the truth."


　　He was right,damn him.Pressing her lips together,she tried not to respond when he buried his face in her neck.His warm,calloused hand skimmed up and down her side,stimulating her already heightened nerve endings.While he nibbled and licked the juncture of her neck and shoulder,shivers of delight ran through her as his teeth lightly grazed her skin.


CHAPTER 54