Claimed By A Dragon Prince-Chapter 21: Putting on a Show

"Alright lets go find you a collar." Dimitri stepped out when the carriage stopped helping Lily. They walked into a jeweler that was a couple blocks from the restaurant. They walked into what looked to be the manager who quickly walked over to them. "Welcome to Frost’s where every jewel is available. How can we help you today?"

" I would like to see some of you collar-like necklaces." Dimitri informed the man who showed them a section of necklaces all very beautiful. Lily looked not sure what she should pick as Dimitri looked at himself choosing a few for her to try on.

One was to large for her neck, another was to small, and the other was gaudy for Lily’s tastes. She continued to look through the cases not seeing anything she would like. Dimitri did as well hoping there was at least something when the manager walked up. "I have a few pieces in the back if you’re not looking at price."

Dimitri nodded following the man through the curtain door toward the back. Immediately he saw jewels most would kill to have and some the royal family had tried to get, but with little to no success.

There was one with precious gems and moonstones beautifully set into a choker necklace, a leash next to it. The manager came close explaining its history. "This was meant for someone’s pet, but they never came to pick it up."

"I’ll take it. Bring it out front so I may put it on my Lady." Dimitri walked back out into the store. Lily had been looking at the cases having found no luck when Dimitri spotted her. " I found it. They are bringing it up front now."

As he said this the manager had a flat box setting it down in front of them. Lily opened it gasping at the set before her, "This is too much! Are you sure?"He lifted the jeweled collar out moving around to clasp it around her neck.

"Positive. Now can I put this on you?" He asked his voice a bit deeper than before. Lily stared at him for a moment knowing what this would mean. "Yes." Kneeling he put the collar on her neck and then attached the leash letting it fall around her back and over her arm.

The possessive nature he had for her deepened seeing his collar on her neck. All he wanted to do at that moment was take her, but they still had roles to play. Lily smiled as he helped her stand the manger looked strangely at them before Dimitri handed him a note then picked up the box.

The manager gasped as it was a promissory note from the royal family. "Thank you for purchasing here, Your Highness. Please come back anytime." Dimitri offered his arm again as they made their way back to the cartridge. " I couldn’t be more turned on right now." Lily blushed hearing him trying not to burn up herself.

"You can have me later. I won’t fill up too much on food. Now lets go I want that brother of yours to see what a fool he is." Nodding they headed out of the carriage still near getting in the driver headed to the restaurant. A few minutes later they were in front again ready to handle these people.

Dimitri stepped out buttoning his jacket as he helped Lily stand. The collective gasps from the crowd around the restaurant drew all the attention they needed. Walking in on Dimitri’s arm was like a dream for Lily since she had never lived the life of a princess before.

The host from before quickly walked up to them greeting them. "Your highness! My this unexpected. How can we accommodate you and your lady?" Dimitri smirked at the man’s inability to recognize them. "So we have enough class for you now?"The host looked at him confused until the light went off in his mind realizing what he had done.

"No. please. I am sorry I should not have been talking down to royalty. Please, please!" The host drops to the floor and begs Dimitri to forgive him. Lily covered her mouth trying not to laugh at the man’s antics.

"Never judge a book by its covers. The real story is inside. I am still hungry shall we eat? Oh, and we’d like a different host please." The man nodded profusely quickly walking away as another hostess came over to assist them. "We are sorry for the inconvenience, Your Highness. Please right this way."

She led them the a more private area where prying eyes and ears couldn’t disturb them. They happen to walk right past the First Prince’s section as Lady Scarlett’s stammers. "He...he....he."

Not being able to get her words out the First Prince turned to the entrance seeing his brother dressed better than him with a gorgeous woman on his arm, a far cry better than what he had before. "Trading up brother? Good for you."

Lily chuckled at the man fully aware of how arrogant he was. "You’re just as ignorant as the first host. Can’t even use your nose a bit." The First Prince was confused as well before realizing who she was.

The worn-out woman who had been standing with his brother before looked like the wolf goddess herself. Lady Scarlett gasped not believing what she was seeing. "Is that the new sapphire dress from Dalhia’s? And that necklace it came from Frost’s down the street? Why would you get her such lavish gifts?!" Lady Scarlett through a fit as no one had ever gotten her gifts so grand.

"Because she is MINE. Anyone who messes with her will answer to me. Have I made myself clear?" Dimitri used all the authority in his voice as he spoke. All but the First Prince bowed in submission to his words. The First Prince however stands walking over to them looking this "new" woman over like a piece of artwork.

"Yes, I can see the appeal. Noble women aren’t built for tough times. This one might do you well, brother." Dimitri didn’t like how his brother was assessing Lily, but she tapped his arm a reassuring look on her face. "Took you long enough to see it. Shame I’d never choose a scrawny dragon that can’t pull his own weight. Been a pleasure. Let’s eat I’m starving."

The satisfied look on Dimitri’s face said everything to her about how she handled the situation. "Of course, let’s be on our way." They turned away from the group Dimitri guiding her with his arm to their seating area. The First Prince was so pissed off at her words he wanted to punish her, but in such a public place it could ruin his reputation.

Looking closely at her back he saw the leash hanging there grinding his teeth even more as it was supposed to be his. Lady Scarlett tried to walk up to him, but he shoved her out of his way, storming out of the restaurant with his entourage in tow. The Lady looks back at the couple with insane jealousy. *That should be me! All of it should be mine! Just you wait b*tch! I will take it all from you!*