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Emily

It's already been a month since thanksgiving. Lucian can finally walk on his own and it was Christmas. I've spent the whole month looking for a gift for Lucian. I think I had it figured out.

"You have to hold still!" Cerberus pressed down on my shoulder.

"It hurts." I whined.

"I'm sorry, Princess, but it's worse if you move." He said. I huffed and tried to keep still. Why does this hurt so much!

"You're lucky your dad can keep Lucian busy long enough for this." Ghost said.

"W- what time is it?" I asked.

"Almost nine. I'm almost done." Cerberus said as the needle passed over my spine. No one warned me that tattoos were so painful!

After another ten minutes of pain, Cerberus was finally done. "Alright. I'm going to clean you up than bandage it. You can't take them off until I say so." He explained.

"I'll go let Logan know we are done." Ghost said. He got up and went into the office.

Cerberus put something cold on my back than wiped it off with a cold cloth. Than he placed some bandages over it.

"A weeks worth of progress, finished." Cerberus sighed.

"Sorry, I'm sensitive to pain." I said. I slowly started to stand up. My back felt itchy but I knew I couldn't touch it.

"It's alright, princess. It'll be worth it when I see Lucian's face." Cerberus smiled. I nodded.

"Alright, you can sneak in now. Lucian is occupied in his office." Ghost said.

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I messed with my dress straps nervously. I wore a red open back dress that showed off my tattoo perfectly. Since it's been a few hours since it's been done I got to take the bandages off. I was going to surprise Lucian with it later.

I slipped on a jacket and some flats before heading out. The large room that had tables and booths now was organized with a tree and many seats. It's been like this for about a week. Me and the girls decorated it.

I decided to just stand next to the bar so Lucian couldn't sneak up on me yet. Cowboy was still working tonight and Rage was sitting next to me.

"Cerberus did good." Rage complimented.

"I agree with him for once." Cowboy said as he leaned over the counter. I thanked them just as Lucian was coming over.

He gripped my hips and set me on the counter. "Merry Christmas, darling." He said into my neck. I felt him leave gentle kisses. He was extra clingy today.

"M- merry Christmas, Luci." I said. I was nervous for his gift. He lifted his head from my neck and kept his eyes on mine.

"What's wrong?" Lucian asked. He noticed the slight stutter I had.

"N- nothing, it's just m- my first Christmas." I said. It was a valid excuse, I was nervous for that as well.

"Can you two stop making out on my bar!" Cowboy made a shoo gesture at us.

"My bar." Lucian corrected him.

"Actually it's mine. Now all of you into the living room." Dad said. Lucian helped me off the counter and we followed Rage and Cowboy out. Everyone was sitting on a couch or the floor. My brothers and Carbon being the ones on the floor.

"Alright, we will open gifts first than eat." Dad reminded everyone. He sat in a chair next to the giant tree. Lucian sat on a two seater couch and I sat next to him.

Everyone had at least one gift each. Of course they all insisted I was to be the spoiled princess and I had a whole pile of presents. It was a bit overwhelming for me but I made sure to thank everyone.

Eventually it was my turn to give my gift to Lucian.

"Princess, the moment we've been waiting for." Ghost gestured to me. I saw everyone's eyes shift to Lucian and I as they waited for their prez's reaction.

I stood up and turned my back to Lucian. I felt my hands shaking as I slid the jacket off my shoulders. I heard Lucian's breathe hitch when he saw the ink. I had covered the knife scars that decorated my upper back. Cerberus had drew a wolf guarding a women, the women being me and the wolf Lucian.

"Cerberus?" Lucian looked to his Enforcer.

"Of course, Alpha." Cerberus nodded. He looked proud that his Prez liked the ink so much.

Lucian gently pulled me down onto his lap. His fingers traced careful lines across the ink.

Everyone went back to talking while Lucian leaned foreword to whisper something to me. "You're mine tonight, darling." He promised. A shiver went up my spine, not from the cold.

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"I think Cerberus did a great job! I mean, mine is pretty good too." Hannah pulled her skirt up slightly and showed the mate tattoo she had on her thigh. She almost died from fatal wounds there. Her tattoo was Angel wings with chains wrapped around them. She calls Rogue her guardian Angel.

"Mine too!" Vanessa showed me her stomach tattoo. It was really on the side of her torso but it was mostly on her stomach. She explained that was the spot the orphanage people would inject her with different test liquids. She was sick for the first year she was here. Ghost wouldn't leave her side the entire time. Vanessa's tattoo was a wolf in a protective stance.

"Wow, Cerberus is good." I said. Both girls nodded.

"You should see our mate's tats." Hailey said.

"They have one too?" I asked. I guess I haven't asked Lucian about the other way around.

"Of course. Wouldn't be fair if only one of us got one." Vanessa said. "Ghost actually got his long before I got mine." She blushed. Vanessa seemed to be very innocent since she was so soft spoken, but I've heard her say some... interesting things.

"Darling," Lucian called from the hall. I quickly said bye to the girls and followed Lucian to our room.

It always felt like a long walk to the room but I knew it was for Lucian's safety.

Lucian opened the door for me than locked it behind us. I didn't have time to even take my jacket off before Lucian had me pressed into the door.

"How long did it take Cerberus?" Lucian asked. I was confused until I realized he was talking about the tattoo.

"A week." I answered.

"You kept this a secret from me for a week?" Lucian seemed mad about it.

"W- well I didn't w- want to ruin y- your Christmas gift." I stuttered. Lucian hummed and lowered his head into my neck.

"Did you like your gift?" Lucian asked. His breathe tickled my neck.

"Y- yes." He had gotten me a vest that had my name in the front with princess as my title. The Riders of Lykos symbol was on the back. Alpha's mate was printed under it.

"Good." Lucian didn't say much else as his lips trailed up my throat and to my lips. He landed his on mine and I followed his movements.

One of his hands stayed in my hip while the other trailed up to my breast. He messaged it gently causing my back to arch slightly. I was too sensitive to his touch.

Lucian pulled away for a second and watched me adoringly.

"I- I want to..." I started to talk.

"What, darling, tell me." Lucian urged me on.

"I- I want you." I said. Lucian's eyes flashed with something before he leaned down and attacked my neck.

He carried me to the bed where he set me down gently. He set his cut on a chair and mine on top of it. He wasted no time in removing my dress.

"I'll be gentle." Lucian promised. I believed him, I was just nervous.

Lucian placed a kiss on my lips than trailed down to my collar bone. He sucked and bit the spot just below it. That was my most sensitive spot. I let out a small moan in response to him.

I was so occupied with that that I hadn't realized he slipped a hand under my bra. He messaged it before reaching underneath and fully removing the barrier. Now my upper body was completely bare to him.

He leaned up and traced my body with his hand before reaching down further. I squirmed in anticipation. I was ready to give myself to Lucian. I loved him and he loved me.

Lucian didn't even bother trying to pull them off, he just ripped them off. I gasped as the cold air hit my most sensitive area.

"So perfect." Lucian groaned. I think it was more to himself.

I reached my own hands down and tugged on his shirt. I want to undress him too. Lucian helped me remove his shirt revealing the artwork across his skin. I tried to undo his belt too but my hands were shaking too much. Lucian quickly did that for me and his pants followed. Now he was only in his boxers.

"Just relax, darling." Lucian pressed me into the bed. His hands travelled down until he was an inch from my sensitive area. I kept my eyes on Lucian's as he slowly rubbed my mound.

I couldn't stop myself but letting out a whimper. He was teasing me. "L- Lucian, I- I want you." I managed to get out.

"I know, darling," He entered a finger into me. I wasn't expecting that.

"L- Luci..." I bit my lip to avoid making too much noise. I would be embarrassed if someone heard us.

"Good girl, so responsive." Lucian whispered in my ear. I don't know why but that turned me on more.

Lucian entered another finger. A soft pain erupted from my abdomen. It didn't hurt too much but I knew it would when Lucian replaced his fingers.

He eventually started moving his fingers. A new feeling overcame me. It became more so when Lucian entered a third finger.

I felt something build inside me. It was like I had to pee but I knew I didn't. "Let it go." Lucian said. I did as he said and I felt like I was floating.

When I came down from the high Lucian was ready. He had slid his boxers off and kept his eyes on mine. I nodded to confirm his silent question.

Lucian entered slowly, watching my expression. Pain, way worse than before, shot through me. Vanessa warned me I would feel uncomfortable at first but to let it pass.

Lucian sat still for a few minutes before I nodded for him to continue. He entered completely, which was not a small amount. It took me a little bit before the pain turned euphoric. My hands reached into Lucian's hair and tugged.

"Emily," Lucian groaned into my ear. I let out breathy moans with Lucian. Our bodies in sync with each other. My fingers scraped across Lucian's back. I thought it was hurting him but he groaned the more I did it.

It didn't take long for me to reach my high again. Lucian reached his a few moments after me.

We stayed still for a few seconds to catch our breath. Lucian eventually pulled out and let out a pained breath when he saw my blood. The girls warned me of this too.

"It's alright, Lucian. I'm ok." I reassured him. He nodded slowly still unsure.

"Bathroom." He suddenly said. He helped me up and carried me to the bathroom. He stayed while I went than helped me clean up. After I finished he made me sit on a chair while he changed the sheets.

Lucian put on fresh boxers and gave me one of his shirts. He helped me into the bed and kept me close.

"Did I hurt you?" He asked. I could tell he was scared of that.

"No, I promise you didn't." I turned to face him.

He was silent for a second before speaking. "I love you, darling."

"I love you too, Lucian." I smiled. I fell asleep to Lucian gently tracing my new tattoo, he was still mesmerized by it.