The Lost Princess' Second Chance
The Lost Princess’ Second Chance Chapter 40

Alejandro’s POV

I showered and dressed in Miguel’s room, so Iris could have the whole room to herself to get ready. Esmeralda told me that she was going to have the head omegas that worked in the kitchen make a wonderful picnic for me and Iris to share.

Tonight there was a full moon in the clear night sky. I guess that is why humans call something like this a blue moon? I thought to myself as I buttoned up my black shirt.

This one still had the sleeves on it. Even though I prefer my dress shirts with no sleeves, but I will put up with it for the time being.

‘If all goes well tonight. This shirt won’t be on us long!

Archer growled playfully in my head. I smirked at his comment. “Hey do dirty thoughts about my baby sister while you are in my room.” Miguel barked from his bed. He has been in the room making sure I don’t leave until it is time to go get Iris.

Poor dude has been out of his mind. First he was flipping through Netflix and Hulu to see if there was anything of interest to watch, but now he is reading one of the mangas that his mate had bought at the mall today. ” Sorry man. I know it is uncomfortable, but she is my world now… and I just can’t help it sometimes.” I told him.

I do try not to do anything in front of him, but he has a mate. He should know how I am feeling. His lycan, Aztec, couldn’t even wait until after the ball before he took Esmeralda away from it. He drove back here that night with her and completed their mating bond here. I have waited a few days since I found my Iris to even think of mating with her.

But after her first shift, all her wounds were completely healed, and thankfully she doesn’t have any scars from that living nightmare. I wanted to take this at her pace still, but she has been driving me up the wall with her scent. She gets so easily turned on by the sight of me without a shirt.

This morning when I decided on a whim to join her in the shower, Archer was going crazy in my head. When my lips kissed her marking spot, Archer wanted to come forward and mark her as ours forever. I am so glad I kept my control. I want our mating and marking to be perfect.. and what is more perfect for our kind than to mate and mark under the light of the full moon.

I finished dressing and looked at the clock. It was

5:45pm and there was a knock on the door. “Everyone is dressed, babe.” Miguel yelled, closing the book. The door opened and Esmeralda poked her head in first. Seeing me in my shirt and black jeans, she smile at me before coming in all the way.

She had a basket in her right hand and a bouquet of all different colors of roses. “Why are there so many different color roses?” | asked her. Miguel laughed and looked over at his mate. “I told you so.” He snickered.

Eseralda growled at him and he shut right up. ‘Damn where was this power when he was a punk kid with a big mouth?’ I asked Miguel through the mind link. Archer howled in laughter as Miguel turned and gave me a death glare.

Before he could reply, Esmeralda cleared her throat. “

To answer your question about the flowers. Each rose color has a meaning and Iris has always loved the language of flowers when we were little, so I figured she will love this better than anything else.” She said, full of confidence. ” Alright, I trust your judgment. So could you tell me what all the colors mean?” | asked. Esmeralda nods her head with a big smile on her face.

“There are two of each color to represent both you and Iris in this bouquet. Red means love and passion, orange is for energy and desire, yellow is friendship and joy

” She said pointing out each color. So far they sounded like a perfect match to the two of us. We both love each other and there is plenty of passion already. She is like a drug that gives me a big boost of energy when I am near her and nothing could ever beat my desire for her. I couldn’t measure the amount of joy I felt when she accepted me in the short time we have had together, and what better friend could one have by there side than their mate.

I focus back onto Esmeralda’s explanation on the colors in the bouquet. “Green is for growth and abundance, since I know as time goes on you both with grow together and help make this pack better with Miguel and I. Blue is for mystery and Uniqueness, since you both are special in your own ways.” She said. I nodded my head.

“Lavender is for wonder and enchantment, pink is for elegance and sweetness, peach is for sincerity and gratitude.” She said. I nodded and continued to listen. So far all these choices were perfect for Iris and I, at least in my mind and heart they were. Iris’ presences in my life sure has enchanted it and I will be forever be grateful to the Moon Goddess above because Iris was my first and only love since I was a pup. I was smiling ear to ear until something in the bouquet caught my eye.

“Um, hold on, Esmeralda. Why on earth is there black roses in the bouquet?” | asked. ‘How in the world could black roses be seen as romantic?’ I wondered. Esmeralda rolled her eyes. “Black roses mean change and courage. Iris had to go through a lot on her own, so that shows courage on her part.” She explained. “Oh, okay. That does make sense.” I said, rubbing the back of my neck. “Besides there will be a change once the night is over with.” She adds, wiggling her eye brows. I sort a laugh as Miguel g****s and face plants into the bed. “I hate you two so much.” He mutters into the blanket.

Esmeralda comes over and hands me the bouquet before she goes over to her mate. She jumps on his back, making him let out a little g***n from the impact, and rubs his shoulders. “I love you too, my alpha.” She purrs into his ear. I hear him growl and take that as my cue to leave. ” Thanks for the help, Luna. I’m leaving now so you can take care of YOUR alpha.” I said, in a smart a*s tone.

I don’t get a reply as I heard the sound of movement on the bed and Esmeralda squealing out a giggle. I grabbed the basket from the floor and walked right out the door. I walked to the stairs and went down one floor to the beta floor. This floor was enitery for the royal beta and their families. My sisters moved down to the women’s warrior wing last year, so only my brother, my parents, and I live on this floor now.

Once I take over at royal beta, my parents will be moving to their own private house on the packlands, just like Miguel’s parents will do once he is crowned the new king. I walked down to my room and knocked on the door. I hear some shuffling inside and after a few minutes the door opens. My breath hitched as I saw the most beautiful creature ever to walk this earth standing in front of me… and she belonged to me.

Iris was dressed in a simple white sundress that went down to her knees, she also had on simple sandals. ‘Perfect for walking. I thought to myself. Her raven black hair was tied up into a ponytail and braided perfectly behind her.

Her lavender eyes lit up as she smiled and looked me up and down.

I smiled and handed her the bouquet that Esmeralda prepared. Iris’ face lit up like a kid at Christmas. “Wow so many colors. Do you know what each color means?” She asked me. I smiled sheepishly. “Esmeralda just told me all of them, but I honestly forgot after seeing how beautiful you look right now.” I told her honestly. Iris smiled and then came closer to me. She leaned up on her toes because of the little height difference between us and gave me a peck.

“That is okay. I can tell you each color later.” She whispered into my ear. Her soft voice sent a shiver down my spine. I breathed in deeply trying to control myself before I ruined what is suppose to be a perfect night. She dashes back in and sets the bouquet on the table before coming back to the door. “Shall we go now?” She asked. I smiled and held out my arm for her. “Lets go, my princess.’ I said, as she took my arm.