　　"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

　　Marla sighed impatiently."Hurry up,Kane.Just agree.You know there's no other way out of this.Oh,and Ryne?"Elise felt Marla move behind her."Quit trying to sneak up behind me or I'll blow your brains out sooner rather than later.I have a gun and I'm ambidextrous,so it won't be a problem using my other hand to shoot."There was the distinctive click of a gun,followed by a frustrated whine from Ryne.Trust Marla to have two weapons on her.


　　Elise saw the muscle in Kane's jaw flex,but his voice revealed nothing."Well..."Kane drawled the word out."The problem is,Marla,I have to consider the needs of the whole pack,rather than what I might personally want."


　　"Don't give me all of that‘for the good of the pack'crap.This is what you need to deal with right here and now."Marla's voice had gone from mocking to hard and exasperated.She pressed the point of the knife into Elise's neck causing her to whimper as warm liquid slowly trickled down her neck and between her breasts.


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