Rise of the Lycan Queen

The Perfect Gift

(POV: LUCIAN)

I stood in front of my pack. We may not have been a blood pack but we were a pack nonetheless. As Rogues the Lycans had chased us away with the threat of death thinking we would destroy their perfect world. Once enough of us had found each other we decided we were going to show our former Alpha just how much of a threat we could be. I turned to the Pack and started "They think we are dangerous. That we are uncontrollable lunatics. That we are incapable of love. Then let us show them how heartless we can be. We have been led by the Goddess up to this point now it's time to set our plan into motion. First order of business, Kill the Alpha." I roared.

THE NEXT DAY

(POV: ARIA)

I awoke feeling Xavier's arms wrapped protectively around my body. I still couldn't believe it. Xavier was my fated mate. I was still wrapping my head around everything that had happened last night. My father had been ecstatic when he saw Xavier & I were fated. "I know you will love & protect my daughter. I couldn't have chosen better if I'd

chosen your mate myself." he had said smiling down at us. Xavier was to move into the castle with me, which I couldn't wait for. We hadn't made love last night but what we had done was so damn hot and I was excited for when we finally do seal our bond. A Lycan must mate to fully seal their bond with each other. Until that time they can deny their mate if they wish, but I had never heard of a Lycan denying their mate before. The torture that would cause. They would go rogue for sure.

I started to get up from the bed when I felt Xavier's grip tighten on me and he pulled me back against him. I could feel his hardness against my backside. "Mhmm woman looks what you do to me," he growled into his pillow. I giggled and wiggled my ass into his erection. My Lycan was panting wanting more, the insatiable beast. I could hear Xavier growling behind me. Suddenly I was flipped onto my back and he was on top of me settled between my legs. "I won't make love to you until tonight, because that moment is going to be one we will always remember, but that doesn't mean I still can't watch you cum." he groaned as he bent his head down to kiss me passionately. My core was already throbbing and with Xavier between my legs, I couldn't close them to ease or dull it. I moaned loudly into his mouth. He pressed his erection into my center and I pressed back against him eager to relieve the aching between my legs. Xavier smiled "eager aren't we." I whined like a child and so did my Lycan. She was as frustrated as I was. "Don't worry baby I will make your head spin shortly," he whispered in my ear which just made me throb even harder. He grabbed the end of my shirt and I rose as he lifted it over my head leaving me only in my panties. He was already only in his boxer briefs and his chiseled body felt so good against my bare breast. Xavier began to trail kisses down me next, nibbling and sucking. Down he went until he reach my breast. He took my hard bud into his mouth and nibbled and sucked. I rose my hips up desperate to feel him against me. He lifted his head and looked me in the eye as he removed my panties by tearing them easily from my body. They shred like paper and I didn't care. I was happy they were gone. I could smell my arousal and I know it had to be taking everything he had to control his Lycan. I didn't want to wait for tonight I wanted him to seal the bond now, but I knew it was soo important for him to make it special for me. "Please," I begged for release. Xavier lowered his head and settled it between my legs. He lapped at my mound making me writhe and lift my hips. He parted me with his tongue and put pressure on my bud sucking it into his mouth. I screamed out in ecstasy. "Oh Fuck." I growled. All these sensations and feelings were known to me. I had never been touched by a man other than Xavier and I was already insatiable. I was grinding my hips against his face begging for release. Finally, he inserted two fingers and massaged me as he sucked me once more. I could feel my orgasm rising fast to the surface and cried out as it washed over me and I rode his face until it subsided. He rose from between my legs and planted tiny kisses along my body allowing me to catch my breath. Now it was my turn to please my mate.

My Lycan panted excitedly as I climbed on top of Xavier still shaking from his sweet assault on my virgin body. He looked up at me his eyes turning black as his Lycan rose close to the surface. I began planting kisses along his chest trailing down his abs to the sexy V shape at his groin. I softly trailed my tongue. in the crease of his thigh which made him growl with eagerness. How does it feel I thought victorious. I put him in my mouth and went to work sucking and massaging. I didn't know exactly what to do but it was getting moans and growls from him so I was doing something right. It didn't take long for his seed to spill into my mouth. He tasted amazing. I couldn't wait for the encore tonight.

Later that day

(POV: XAVIER)

Waking up with Aria in my arms this morning had been the 1st time I had woken up. feeling complete. For the first time, I didn't have a dream. I didn't wake up feeling as if half of my soul was missing. Tonight had to be perfect for her. The bonding ritual went back as far as anything ever known about Lycans. The first time fated mates made love they were to mark each other with a single bite. This bite would warn other males and females that we were taken and were a sort of tracker. If Aria were to ever go missing goddess forbid or be in trouble, I would feel it through our bond. Our Lycans would also be able to speak to one another. We would be able to communicate telepathically of sorts.

After training, I decided to head into town to purchase a gift for Aria. I needed the perfect gift so I headed toward our local jewelry store. Our town was littered with little boutiques on both sides of the street. Street lamps, benches, and flower boxes were scattered about the sidewalk. It was a neighborhood straight out of a Thomas Kincaid painting. I loved it here and had missed it very much while I had been away. Most of all I had missed Aria though.

I turned the key off to my jet black Mercedes my father had bought me on my 16th birthday. It was extravagant and I would have been happy with a simple truck but this was his taste and how he showed his love so I treasured it. It was black on black with a leather interior and red accents. Damn was she fast.

I stepped out of the car and headed into the little jewelry store owned by my Aunt & Uncle. My aunt's smiling face greeted me as I walked through the door. She would remind you of Rose from the golden girls. With her short white blonde curly hair and bright blue eyes. She was like a mother to me. and seemed to be very excited I had found my fated mate. I hugged her and my big frame almost swallowed her little 5'2 body. "Oh I'm so happy for you." she patted my hand. "Thank you, Aunt Helena, I'm quite happy myself," I assured her. "We all knew we just knew from the time you two were pups you were meant for each other." she bragged. "And now that poor child has a real family to start. "No reason to pity Aria Aunt Helena" I scowled. "She is a very happy strong independent woman." I knew Aunt Helena didn't mean any harm in her comment but I also knew Ari and how she felt about people looking at her in pity due to her circumstances. "Oh of course she is my dear. Now how can I help you today? she asked. "I want to purchase a ring for Aria," I explained. " I don't want a diamond and I don't want an ordinary ring. I want something extraordinarily beautiful." I hoped she understood what I was trying to convey. She held up her finger and went into the back coming back out a short time later holding 3 boxes. "These don't get placed with the others. These are special & when you choose the one I'll tell you why."

Aunt Helena had a gift for spells & magic. She had done amazing stuff for our pack in her time. One of our strongest pack members. She placed the small ring boxes on the glass countertop and opened the first one. It was a silver ring that held a black diamond. Inside the diamond was a full moon. How did they get that in there? I wondered. The next one she opened was a canary diamond in a rose gold setting. It was a princess cut and inscribed on the inside of the band read Protector, Friend, Lover. It was stunning and I was sure it was going to be the one, that is until she opened the last box. The band was black with tiny silver sparkles scattered about. The stone was one I had never seen before. It was milky white and cut into an Oval shape, but what made it special was that when you looked directly into it, it was as if you were looking into the eye of a Lycan. Besides the white stone were two smaller black diamonds. "This is it!" I said without hesitation. Aunt Helena grinned widely. "This my son is the stone of the moon goddess. The ring will protect Aria & guide her in rough times," she explained.

I took the ring & made a couple more stops before I left town. I stopped at the local deli and grabbed lunch for a picnic as well as some wine and by my house to grab a blanket. I took out my cell phone and texted Aria

Xavier-I's on my way to the palace. Be ready! Dress Casual! ??

Aria- What are you up to? I'll be ready.

Xavier- You'll see! Out front in 10 minutes.