The Lost Princess' Second Chance
The Lost Princess’ Second Chance Chapter 37

Reminder: Even though Iris is going by ‘Raya’ right now from her point of view. Her family and close friends will still be calling her Iris in their minds or when they are alone with her. Since Iris is her real name.

Alejandro’s POV

I had a feeling the girls would drag Iris here, but I thought it would be the last stop on our shopping trip. Not the first. Miguel and I stood outside of a store called Honey.

Sounds innocent and sweet, but we are not talking about the food kind of honey. This was a store where women could buy all different kinds of lingerie. The store even had a poster on their window calling their merchandise ‘Honey Wear’.

Even though I am excited as to what my little mate is getting, I know it will test my will power and ristrant to their max. I was pulled from my thoughts when I felt a quick kick to my shin. “Ouch” I hissed, and turned my head to glare at the culprit. “Dude, what the hell was that for?” I asked in a low voice. We were in human territory, so Miguel and I couldn’t just growl out at each other.

“I know she is your mate, but try to keep the dirty thoughts off your face when you’re around me. That is still my baby sister.” Miguel glared back. I rolled my eyes. “So damn over protective.” | muttered. Miguel just huffs a dry laugh. “Oh man, I can not wait until your sisters find their mates. Maybe then you would understand where I am coming from.” He said, in a bitter tone.

I thought for a moment about that. Yuriria will be coming of age next year and Norma will be coming of age three years from now. Thinking about how their mate or mates would be all touchy feely like I was with them made me want to puke. “Okay, point taken. I will try to tone it down, but your sister is the main one that has been trying to get with me the last two nights.” I said, smirking at his face when I told him how bad his baby sister wanted me.’ Pay back is a bitch? I thought to myself. I knew that comment would hurt him more than if I had just kicked him back.

He went to kick me again, when the door to the shop opened up and Diamond poked her head out. “Alec, what is your favorite color?” She asked. “Um, I like green, blue, and black.” I told her. She nodded her head and dashed back inside without another word. Though I don’t think it takes a genius to figure out that Iris was probably getting something in those colors.

After about an hour, all the girls finally came out of the store. Each of them were holding two shopping bags a piece. “Find everything you needed or wanted, baby girl?” | asked, wrapping my arm around her waist again. I noticed a deep blush running across her cheeks as she nodded. • Goddess she was so adorable.’ I thought as I leaned down and kissed her cheek.

She smiled up at me and returned the k**s without hesitation. Pecking me on the cheek like I did to her. We then followed everyone to the next store. We went to a store called Petal Rose. It had a bunch of different dresses that my baby could wear to formal events and ceremonies. I looked around the racks holding hands with my little mate.

I was not much for formal wear myself, mostly because the sleeves would always be too tight around my shoulders and arms, but I knew any of these dresses would look lovely on Iris.

I picked up a deep forest green dress. It had an open back and strap that tied around the neck. I looked at the tag and it was called an A-line Halter dress. It was shorter in the front than in the back. In the front it went to about the knee area while the back of the dress seemed to go to stop under the calves. I turned towards Iris and she was looking at a soft baby blue color dress that went off one shoulder and went to mid thigh.

She seemed to like it as she picked it up and held it against her chest. She would look beautiful in it. Though in my opinion she would look perfect in a potato sack. ‘Or nothing at all! Archer chimed in. Pushing forward some of the different ways he wants to take our mate in. I felt my pants become a bit tighter. I took a deep breath and started thinking about baseball and warrior training to will away the bulge forming in my pants.

I then noticed that Iris put the dress back on the rack and moved along. ‘Hold on. I thought she liked it? I thought. I then pick up the dress and add it to the dark green one I was carrying. I paid attention to Iris and soon realized why she had put the dress back. Every dress she took an interest in looking at, she would find it in her size and hold it against her and look at herself in the mirror.

Then she would look at the price tag and her eyes would get wide for a minute before she put the dress back.

I had a feeling this was going to happen sooner or later, so I went behind her and picked up every dress I saw her look at. She picked a few cheaper ones and took them to the clerk at the front register. She paid for the few dresses she got with the credit card that Aunt Ofelia gave her earlier, and once she was done I set down all the dresses that I carried for her.

She gasped when she looked at the huge pile. “

Alejandro, I don’t think those are your size.” She said in a cheeky tone. I just smiled at her. “Nope, they are all your size.” I said, putting my index finger on the tip of her nose gently. She stared wide eye at the pile. “But those all cost so much. Besides, I would never need so many. Where would I even wear them?” She said, going off like a rocket.

I shrugged. “It is just money, baby girl, and you are worth every penny of it. Plus you can always wear them around the house if you want to or for when we have meetings to attend for work.” I said. I think she forgot that she will be the royal beta female and will assist the luna queen as much as I will be assisting the alpha king. ‘Maybe some pack lessons are necessary to better prepare her? I wondered.

“Alright, sir. Your total today will be $28,485.45.” The store clerk said. Iris’s mouth dropped wide open at the total. I tried not to laugh. It honestly wasn’t that much compared to what I saw her mother and Esmeralda spend before we got to check out. I handed the clerk my credit card and paid for some employees to take them to the V.I.P. pick up like the others did.

Honestly the V.I.P. pick up was the only reason I didn’t mind shopping here at the mall. It made it easier to let the girls shop for all the stuff they wanted and the store employees would take it to an area closer to the parking lot. Then they would give you a ticket so you can get your items once you are completely finished shopping. Almost like a clothing valet or a coat room kind of thing. So instead of carrying a bunch of boxes and bags, Miguel and I only had to carry the tickets and make sure they didn’t get mixed up.

It was like that at the other stores we went to through out the day. Iris would find stuff she liked but would not want to get it because of the price. Esmeralda, Aunt Ofelia, and Isabella also caught onto it and would pick up the clothes afterwards, not letting Iris see them until check out time.

“Okay, no more shopping.” my baby snapped out. “

Aww but why, sweety. We are all having fun.” Aunt Ofelia said. Iris sighed. “I am having fun, but I feel a bit uncomfortable with all the money we have spent so far. It feels unnecessary.” She said with an adorable little pout on her lips. I pulled her to my chest and made her look up at me. “Sweet heart. It is all necessary. You had nothing for so long. Let us spoil you today.” I half begged her.

All of this would be pointless if it was making her uncomfortable. “He is right girl. Besides, we only spent more than what we normally do because you literally needed everything.” Isabella said. “Yeah, I normally only spend maybe $100,000 at the most, but today I just wanted to have fun with you.” Esmeralda said. “$100,000 is still too much if you ask me.” Iris muttered as she leaned her head onto my chest.

“Iris, don’t you know that we are rich. Not just from pack work, but the business that we handle in the human world as well?” Miguel asked her. She shook her head before putting it back onto my chest. “Oh darling. Your father just passed down the company to your brother last year. Your brother is the CEO of Moonlight Security. Places like high end stores, malls, hotels, and casinos are all big clients of ours.” Aunt Ofelia told her.

“Whoa. Really?” She asked. Everyone, except for Diamond, nodded. “And Alejandro is the Vice President.

Jorge also works there, but as a tech supervisor.” Isabella added. Iris turned to look up at me. “So it is not pack money we are spending?” She asked in a low voice. I shook my head. “All the money I have spent on you was my own hard earned money I have saved up over the years. I never went out much before I found you.” I told her honestly.

She seemed more relaxed now. “Okay, how about some food now?” She said with a bright smile. Everyone smiled and nodded. We passed a jewelry store on our way to the food court. I noticed something in the window that I knew would be perfect for my baby. I would just have to sneak away to get I later while everyone is eating. That way I could surprise her.