The Kings Series #1 His Beauty Queen novel Chapter 27

Hello, mate.

"I...hi, " Anna swallowed hard. This was more than she expected.

The lycan beast sitting on his hunches in the middle of their room was man's worst nightmare. His eyes were blood red. Gleaming. Long white canines rested on his maw. She was pretty sure if the opened his jaws, every tooth will be sharp like knives. His paws were shaped like hands and feet except they have long curved ivory nails, thick fur covered every part of his muscled body that was built to kill.

I will never hurt you mate.

Her eyes softened in an instant, replacing the glimmer of fear. His voice held vulnerability despite its gruffness.

I know. I trust you.

Slowly, afraid she might spook him, she took a step towards his gigantic form. Then another. And another. Until she stood a foot away from him.

Now, she knew why the ceiling was too cathedral-like high in their very spacious master suite.

His menacing eyes were alert, observing her. Ears pulled to the back of his head. Not daring to move a muscle. She surmised he was also afraid she might run from him.

Never. He was her lycan. She loved him.

Although he looks ferocious in this form, she knew she was safe with him.

"This is different from your other wolf," she whispered. Her palms reach up to touch his chest, fingers threading on his soft fur. She grinned at the unexpected deep rumble in his chest. He purred like a cat.

He crouched lower, submitting totally. He was unbelievably tall. She observed. She looked so small compared to him.

I can shift to my animal if you want, mate.

"No. This is fine too. It's just that my neck hurts from looking up at you." She grimaced, rubbing her nape.

To her surprise, the lycan laid at her feet. He grunted and looked at her warily.

Is this better, mate?

She giggled. This giant, a lycan monster that ruled the lycan kingdom with an iron fist was eager for her approval.

Uncaring of her nudity, she lay on the carpet with him. Her body on his massive neck using him as a cushion. He stiffened. Unsure. Soon his body settled and she squirmed, aiming for a comfortable spot to sleep.

You can sleep on the bed, mate.

"Nah...I'm ok with this. You are warm. Are you giving me back Alexander?"  Yawning, she snuggled deeper on his fur. He snorted.

Human is always with you. You will have him back later.

She chuckled at his aggrieved tone.

He will be pissed with you. Too sleepy she decided to revert to using the mindlink and smiled feeling his love and protectiveness.

Hmmph. I have to protect mate and pups. I can smell pups.

And you will. You both will, soulmate.

Sleep now, Lycan's queen. I will protect you.

I love you my lycan beast. Too tired, she was about to surrender to sleep however, she remembered his words. What do you mean pups?

You, mate. I can scent pups. Sleep now. Rest. His paw rested on her back, urging her to do as he bade.

Oh, dear.

Surprise.

Alexander will have an earful tomorrow.

***

Going back to work kinda felt surreal. Men in all black surrounded the building before Alexander consented to escort her out of the car.

She needed to brief her team before they travel to Romania. Guilt plagued her. She basically left the workload to them from her prolonged absence.

Alexander was adamant that she no longer have to work that much. That all she had to do was review and sign proposals, approve budgets and projects, help him deal with their executives and that was it. And he casually suggested they can do it all from home.

Not happening.

This was what she wanted. Her forte. She liked her team and loved training people.

If he wanted her to work with him, he will have to accept it. Which he did. On one condition, she only report to work when he was there. A small concession.

To his relief, she agreed. At least, she knew he can compromise. This boss of hers was too much sometimes.

Anna May...

Her steps faltered. Xander stopped beside her, he glanced down, puzzled.

"Are you ok, mia anima?" he pulled her to him protectively.

Anna looked around, disoriented. The voice she heard was not his. They were still in the lobby and the only person close to her was her overprotective mate.

Michael and Alexandria, a few feet ahead of them, standing by the private elevator doors, turned with questions in their eyes.

Must be her imagination.

Loathe to cause a scene, she nodded. Assuring everyone she was ok. Her lips curve in a smile to soothe them.

"Are you sure, baby girl? We can go home if you feel dizzy." Her mate has been experiencing acute hyperosmia since this morning, her body's scent has increased due to lycan pregnancy. This made him crazy over-possessive protective. Crazy overall.

It gets on her nerves. Thankfully, she has a huge reservoir of patience.

She knew if I told him she heard an eerie voice in her head, he will pack her up in a heartbeat and they will be back home in a jiffy.

"I'm ok, darling." He searched her eyes once more before nodding.

***

"Abigail, thank you for managing all this during my absence. To the whole team, thank you, guys." Goddess, girl power. The smile on her face couldn't be wiped off all morning.

The reports she read on her desk were promising. All the departments had undergone training and seminars, only a minute fraction remains. And her handsome CEO, Alexie, and Michael.

She will handle that today since none of the girls were willing to speak in front of those three.

So an hour before luncheon, she was at the podium once more delivering her lecture.

Her gaze fell on Alexander, she bit the inside of her cheek, a poor attempt to hide her amusement. He does look intimidating to his employees with his elegant muscled frame and brooding features. No one wanted to sit beside him on the front row, well except for the royal betas.

She had to give it to him though, he listened attentively and asked the right questions. Grateful that in this scenario he treated her seriously.

Or else he will be sleeping on the couch indefinitely. She still carried a grudge since he hasn't told her he knew the moment she conceived.

She mentally shook her head and continue with the discussion.

"We all know that the demand for telecommunications is growing every minute as we speak. More advanced features, latest gadgets, promotions, and sales and fastest home broadband network that we have to deliver. The need for expansion is there. The 5G network only covers half the country, we can..."

Anna May...Anna May...Mine.