Mated To The Lycan King

illow beside her, the covers rumpled confirming the previous night hadn't been

mental connection that would grow throughout their lifetime. Kane had made no move to do this and while she was relieved not to bear his mark, she al

next room. All was silent. Well, at least she didn't have to face him right away, though in some ways getting that first awkward gree

ather had recently had them renovated. The decor was natural wood and colonial furnishings with splashes of colour found in the draperies and cushions; it wa

and was musing about the fact when the

u in the shower when I came in,

him, then looked away feel

s set, bacon and eggs, juice and toast waiting."I wasn't sure what y

ise. Her father had never set foot in the ki

nto a chair. "And, I can't have you undernourished. People might think I don't know how to ta

but Kane sat down opposite her as if

with various likes and dislikes. Is there anything you aren't fond of eating?

not re

ything myself. Do you lik

in return, he would fill in his own preferences. She had to admire him for the effort he was making. He was b

elf expanding on her answers. Kane smiled at her

of forest to roam in now,"he explained, leaning back and sipping his coffee. "Personally, I love a good run ov

memory. If only she'd known it was to be the last time she would ever be with Bryan

who was looking daggers at me yesterday? Tall

endship with Bryan had been no secret. "Yes. That was Bryan. He'd hoped to sp

ed softly."How did y

ispered her answer."I... I w

s words carefully. "You know, Elise, sometimes our lives have moments of great disappointment. It's difficult at the time, but we have to move beyond."He reached across the table

sition evident and, after a moment, she nodded in agre

. Hesitantly she reached out, placing hers in his. Warmth enveloped her hand and s

al with a few pressing matters, saying he'd meet her in half an hour. She wasn't sure if she wanted to run with him- it had been an activity that she a

still swirled low to the ground giving everything a faintly magical appearance. She loved this land and knew every square inch by heart. Closing her eyes, she visualized running down the

he fresh, crisp air invade

gan to move around restlessly, bending to touch her toes, s

not always be his own, but did that mean that her time must be spent waiting, doing nothing?

. Hunters sometimes laid illegal leg traps and a wolf could be caught and

ning around, she saw Bryan standing a few feet away. The sun

have her friend step away when she was but a foot away. His movement br

t's the matter? You kn

er friend. Bryan was usually so happy and easy going. Now h

Kane. I can smell

know that wasn't my choice! The Elders decided on the need for the union

ging some type of internal struggle, his fists clenching and unclenching. Finally, he sigh

for the same thing."She took his hand in hers. "This union was for the g

r features. "And I still care for you."He reached out

oser to her, his intention of kissing her evident. Her conscience pric

yan jumped away, pulling his hand from hers. They both

s he took in t

while I was finishing off pack business."There was an angry

e stammered. His expression frig

ed his attention on Bryan, a look of disdain on his fa

We've been friends