Mated To The Lycan King

onsense type of person, had uncharacteristically fusse

lose contact.”Sarah tucked a stray lock of hair behind Elise’s ear. “

n’t exactly the warm, cuddly type, she’d still done her best to help raise Elise and her bro

er hair.“I’m going to miss you, kiddo. Who will

nship with the easy-going Beta; he was like a favourite uncle who tolerated her questions and teased her unmercifully yet was alwa

he Alpha had seemed to withdraw from his children, perhaps too caught up in his own grief to deal with them. Whatever the reason, she had found herself looking more and more

ement was all she could get out due t

turned to her father. She loved him, but it was a much more formal relationship. He was always the Alpha fir

ne,”he whispered in her

her going with someone totally unsuitable. Being the Alpha wasn’t an easy position and the needs of

truck, waving at the other pack members who had gathered outside. Searching the group, she no

urst into tears and she didn’t want to show such weakness in front of Kane. It wasn’t that she thought he’d say anything about it, but she ha

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now in Kane’s. Would his home be similar to her own? Each pack owned large parcels of land that consisted mainly of wilderness, clearly

er pack members could live when needed. Many had their own homes located within

eal of time at each other’s homes, though the Alpha house was the centre of most activity. At any given time, members could be f

ack?”She broke the s

and four baths, office space, a living room, a large dining area and a kitchen. The basement was recently reno

Who shares the

ned over at her before ret

cting their first in a few months. Zack’s widow— he was the previo

comfortable around him—and having two other women to talk to would be good. Hopefully, they’d like her. If Carrie was having her first pup, she’d be abo

ith you arriving, it will probably be especi

emember. It sounded overwhelming. Possibly sensing her trepidation, Kane reached over and clasped her knee.“It wil

a medium- sized town nearby that they went to for supplies, though for the most part the pack stayed within their territory. It was heavily wooded a

red nodded at him, but none stopped to talk. What was the pack’s relationship with the townsfolk? Were they friendly or did they secretly whisper about the strange group of people who lived outside of town? From her own experience with her pack, s

olves, but because their close-knit society was somehow deemed unnatural. Some packs had even been forced to leave their territory for fear

ck. He climbed into the cab of the truck and smiled o

ral, of course. No wolf was comfortable i

smell fear on her. As the Alpha’s mate, she had a status to maintain. In ancient times, a weak mate might have been challenged by one of the other females who wanted

ods on three sides. As Kane climbed out, the front door opened and people spilled out, calling his name and enveloping him in hugs. She watched the activity f

ooked up and, catching her eye, made his way over to her, wrapping

rself not to cower against his side. Tentatively, she smiled at the small crowd and finally a petite, red-haired woma

e was calm and friendly, making Elise immediately feel w

”The man was about the same height as Kan

eir hands firmly. After that, everyone started talking at once, ste

will bring the rest of your things.”A few of the men immediately headed towards the truck, grabbing the remainin

o the door. As she was about to walk in,

he comment over her shoulder, blocking t

e action. She searched her mind for a name but then realized that

arning to the blonde who was

an— Marla—flashed John a smile and sauntere

ed and gave her a tight smile. “That’s M

le smiling brightly, Elise wondered what the‘issues’might be. Someho