　　"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 followed the familiar clatter of pots and pans that let her know Helen was back in her domain.As she entered the warm,friendly kitchen,she pasted a smile on her face and tried to sound perky."Hi,Helen.I missed you yesterday."


　　Helen was pulling a ham out of the oven and answered over her shoulder."I indulged myself and slept in since it was around two in the morning when I finally got home,and then I guess our paths never crossed."


　　"Wow!You really stayed late with Carrie and John."


　　"Well,it was mostly John.The man was a total wreck after the birth and was convinced he'd never go near Carrie again for fear of making her pregnant."


　　"I take it he didn't do well during labour?"


CHAPTER 57