　　"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

　　Ryne had been gone two weeks by the time Elise was totally recovered from her ordeal.The cast had come off the previous week and it had taken another week to get the muscles and joints limbered up again.Now she felt as good as new,and eager to resume a normal life,whatever that might be.She was still planning on working part time at the Grey Goose,but she was also going to help Kane with some of the administrative work in the office.After all,she was the Alpha female and should have some understanding of the ins and outs of the pack's business.


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