The Kings Series #1 His Beauty Queen novel Chapter 19

Hundreds of shopping bags were being transported down the Mall's extravagant lobby, she couldn't help but grimace. In her book, she thought Alexie was the most out of control spender, followed by Sofia.

Oh, how wrong she was. Her handsome and domineering mate put them all to shame. He was on a whole different level. Encouraged by Michael and Oliver, he was unstoppable.

Every expensive store they went in, he wanted it shut down --they exclusively shop with no other patrons allowed inside. His security team made sure of that.

As for his reason, which he explained to her every single time she protested, he doesn't want another incident where she was bombarded at VS the last time she and Alexie went shopping.

"How could your brother do this, Lex? All the managers almost peed in their pants at the sight of him." She whispered while Xander was in deep conversation with one of the managers. The ladies grinned at her while Rie looked in awe at the high-end stores inside the mall.

"Your mate Alexander, Xavier, and two others own this building." Oh, shit! Of course. No wonder people were frantic when they saw him.

This was the newest and most expensive shopping mall anyone could ever find in NYC. The Westfield World Trade Center. It was located inside the Oculus at the newly opened World Trade Center.

She pinned her gaze on Xander. He was up to something. Something she wouldn't like, merriment danced in his eyes as he approached her. Without a care in the world, he pulled her in his arms, his hands on her waist. She eyed him warily. He chuckled, a whole new different person when he was with her.

"You are so cute when you defy me, mio amore." Wrinkling her nose. Annoyed.

"I am hungry, Xander." Gods! She would do anything to stop his shopping madness.

"There is one more store, baby girl. Then we'll go eat." His eyes widened at her growl. She actually growled. He beamed.

"One more, Alexander. If you will drag me to another store, you will sleep on the couch!" He immediately sobered. She didn't mean it. Vindictive enough, she savored his reaction.

"This is the last one. I promise, mia anima." He guided her to an expensive jewelry shop. Once more, the store was closed exclusively for them. She can hear her sister murmuring in delight. Alexie and Sofia went to the lighted glass counters, choosing expensive pieces.

"Get whatever you want, Rie. I'll take care of it." Xander called out to her sister. He said it so casually --as if he was buying someone a pack of candies.

"Alexander..." This was getting old.

"Shhh. Let me spoil you, baby girl. Please?" He pecked the tip of her nose then her lips. "I want to buy you something new for our mating ceremony."

"This is very expensive," she whispered on his lips, trying to distract him.

"I'll buy you the whole shop then." She felt like pulling her hair. He gave the Stubborn a whole new meaning.

"Ok. I will buy a piece." Consenting, he guided her to a corner where two velvet chairs and a small table were situated.

"Votre collection la plus chère." He murmured to the waiting attendant.

"Qui, Votre Majesté." The man bowed.

"What did you tell him?" She arched her brow.

"To show us their collection, mia anima. I hope you understand that I only want the best for you. In everything." He rubbed his thumb on her flushed skin.

"I know, my soulmate. Be patient with me? I am really new to this. For such a long time it was only me and my sisters. Then all of a sudden, I have you in my life." Lovingly tracing her fingers on his taut cheek down to his jaw.

The man returned carrying velvet boxes and their moment was cut short. He opened one huge box before them.

Her eyes couldn't be more rounder. This couldn't be right. She blinked. Then again. She had seen this necklace once in a fashion magazine years ago.

Celebrities and royalties have been raving to own this piece of jewelry. Now, it was right in front of her.

If she was not mistaken this was the L'Incomparable Diamond necklace. A one of a kind piece of jewelry valued over $55 million. Jesus! So flawless. She was about to touch it --she withdrew her hand, hesitated. Was she allowed to?

Peering at the stoic man holding the velvet box for her then at Alexander, she chewed her bottom lip.

He was looking at her expectantly. Anna didn't move an inch, he sighed and unceremoniously removed the necklace from the box and reverently clasped it on her neck. She gulped.

It was unusually cold. And heavy.

"The necklace looks good on you, mio amore. Have I told you that you look so exceptionally beautiful this evening?" He traced her collarbone, making her shudder. "Do you like it?"

She must look like a deer caught in the headlights. She couldn't say no and she couldn't say yes either.

"We will take this. Leave it on, mia anima. We will take those as well. I want my wife to have options." He pointed to the other velvet boxes opened before them. "Whatever those ladies choose, it's on me." The store manager nodded.

"Xander, can I choose something for Mish?" She blushed at his indulgent smile. It was encouraging. Happy to buy her anything her heart fancied.

"Go ahead, mio amore," He nudged her towards Rie and the other two ladies. She kissed his lips before going to them.

He was left speaking to the man. She shrugged. They must be finalizing their purchases.

Alexie and Sofia gaped at her upon noticing the sparkling jewelry on her neck.

"Goddess! That's the L'Incomparable Diamond necklace by Robert Mouawad. He is a Lebanese jeweler known for his diamond collection. His father was my mother's jeweler. We have several magnificent pieces at the vault. This one is so flawless." They kept on admiring and exclaiming over a necklace. On her peripheral vision, she noticed Rie fidgeting nervously.

"What is it, Rie?" Alarmed at her pale face.

"Anna, that man in the newspaper, " She pointed at someone outside.

"What man, Rie?" In the pit of her stomach, she probably knew who her sister was referring to. She was right. It was HIM. She could recognize him anywhere.

"The man who attacked you at the NY Fashion week. He was looking at you, sis. I...I think he was observing you for quite some time." Her fears came rushing back. The trauma of almost being raped, the pain of losing her best friend. The scandal, the mockery, being shunned from society. All because of that one vile creature.

The roaring in her ears intensified. She heard Alexander growled menacingly. Giving orders to their security. He possessively wrapped her tightly in his arms. She collapsed on him. Knowing he will keep her safe.

Her peace has been shattered in a blink of an eye.

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Michael

How can a perfect day end into a nightmare? They were enjoying themselves, spoiling their ladies. It had been a while and they wanted to make the most of it.

Dumb Fuck! That psycho had to ruin it.

Matching his king's purposeful strides, he concentrated handling out orders to their warriors.

Their Lycan leader was on murdering rampage and had to put a leash on himself to keep from shifting, he carried his mate towards their waiting car.

With his own mate's hand in his, he reached out to open the door for Alexander. He nodded his gratitude, his eyes grim. Michael watched as he gently deposited his precious cargo, he immediately followed inside.