A/N: The pic of Tigger's tattoo will be in my profile :)


Anai explained what they were planning but wanted them to keep quiet because it was supposed to be a surprise. The 3 guys nodded and Bobby told Anai to follow him because he knew just the place to shop for the tools she was looking for. Once everyone was back in, or on in some cases, their vehicle the little caravan headed out and into Lodi. Indeed the place Bobby took them too had more than they ever thought one garage would need. While the guys were looking at various things, Anai grabbed ahold of Happy's arm.

"Can I talk to you for a minute?" She quietly stated, not wanting anyone else to hear this conversation

He thought she was about to say something about the staring he was doing to her sister.

"Sure, whatcha need?" He questioned, voice low and deep

"You're the one who did my crow tat, yes?" She asked and continued once she saw him nod his head yes, "I'm going to do the same to him. Use his own 'vitamins' against him. I've got it all drawn out and ready to go."

"You want me to do it?" He questioned, dark eyes all but twinkling

"You got it, Killah! Give him a taste of his own medicine!" She chuckled

"When do you want to do it?" Happy asked

"Tonight. I'll text you when I'm ready for you, if that's ok." Anai replied

Happy nodded yes as the rest of their party made their way to where they stood, sales clerk in towe. Anai got everything the boys had suggested and then some. She wanted to make their lives at the garage a bit easier and they would need some new equipment when the garage was expanded. Bobby couldn't believe the bill when he saw it. He watched as Anai handed over a credit card and was amazed when it went through. Sure they had had some big money come through the club before but it was usually divided amongst the members or went straight out of their hands. She set up delivery times and with a smile headed back out to the car.

They made their way back to the clubhouse. The guys were lost in their own thoughts but the girls were busy chatting about the relationships they'd forged since they first arrived. Chione found it odd that her sister and cousin had seemed to settle down and especially with outlaw bikers! Layla explained about the party she was sure Clay would be throwing and told her cousin not to get offended by the lewd behavior of the women who would be attending. Chione chuckled, being the more conservative of the three, not realizing just how bad things would actually be. She never attended the parties her uncle threw knowing the kind of behavior people would be undertaking.

Several hours later, Chione and Layla were sitting at the bar talking with Bobby about random things. The sweet-butts were in full force too! Anai was playing pool with Tig against Juice and some sweet-butt. Happy was in a corner watching Chione. He couldn't help but be attracted to her, although he couldn't figure out why. It was like a moth to a flame. She seemed most comfortable around Anai & Layla. He noticed she was much more reserved... no that wasn't quite the word... conservative. She most certaintly didn't look like she belonged with a bunch of outlaw bikers! She wasn't a sweet-butt, not that Anai or Layla looked or acted that way, but she was even different from her own family. He liked that alot!

He was distracted for a while talking with a few of his brothers so he didn't notice when Anai had helped her 'old man back into his dorm room. His cell buzzing next to his chest made him furrow his brow. Seeing the text he had to smile. His brother was going to be absolutely pissed in the morning but he was certain it would be mighty entertaining for him and the rest of his brothers! He got up without even excusing himself and headed to his dorm to get his tattooing kit. Tig's door was cracked so he just went straight in, shutting the door behind him. Anai smiled up at him before handing him a picture. She told him exactly what she wanted and where. His right forearm is where she wanted it.

Several hours later and the Tacoma Killah was finishing up Tig's new tattoo. Anai was looking it over and gave Happy a wide grin. She told him how much she loved it and knew Tig would love it too. Happy laughed knowing his brother and retorted that he wasn't so sure Tig was going to love his new ink. Anai laughed too and said he didn't have much choice in the matter. Happy stared at the young woman and suddenly realized their relationship was more than just great sex or a seemingly mutual violent nature. There was something different about the pair as a couple that went a whole lot deeper than rough sex!

The next morning everyone was up and just sitting around the clubhouse. The sweet-butts had made breakfast and Clay was chatting with the girls about some of the construction that was being done to the premises. A loud, angry scream could be heard as well as something breaking. All chatter in the room stopped when the door to the hallway where the dorms were at slammed open. Tig walked in wearing nothing but his jeans, no shirt or shoes, looking extremely pissed.

"What the fuck is this shit?" He yelled, eyes narrowing in on Anai

She just cocked an eyebrow at him which just made him angrier!

"I asked you a fucking question! What the fuck is this?" He demanded

Every pair of eyes turned to Anai who was only smirking. Tig growled, which to most of his brothers was not a good sign, but only made her wet.

"I don't fucking remember getting this tattoo! Where the fuck did it come from?" He questioned, voice getting low in anger

All eyes watched as Anai slowly stood up and walked over to where her 'ol man stood, "If I have to get branded, so do you."

She leaned up to kiss his cheek before starting to walk by him. He grabbed her arm forcefully to spin her around.

"I didn't fucking brand you like a god-damned cow!" He yelled

"Oh really? Drugging me up and tattooing me without my knowledge isn't the same thing?" She calmly stated

"NO! It's not. That's MY tattoo! That tells everyone you're my 'ol lady!" Tig tried to defend

"See, it is the same thing. Farmers brand their livestock to let others know that the livestock BELONGS to them. The same way you branded me. And now you've been branded letting every whore who hangs around here know who YOU belong to." Anai smartly retorted making most of the guys laugh

"That...is... not...the..." He trailed

"Oh yes it is. You belong to me. You are mine to protect, take care of, and love. Just as I am yours. Yours to protect, take care of, and love. Now if you're a good boy and quit throwing a tantrum I might sit down and explain why I chose that for my tat." She stated before walking into the kitchen to refill her coffee cup

"Tig Trager... branded like a bitch!" Kozik exclaimed, laughing

"Shut it, asshole!" Tig angrily retorted

"Dude, it's funny!" Kozik stated, making a few of the others snicker

"Well... that girl can kick major ass. I don't blame him for sticking his tail between his legs and accepting his brand like a good boy!" Juice laughed

Tig wasn't in a good mood so Juice's comment pushed him over the edge. With one swift movement Tig balled his fist and hit Juice square in the nose. The Cuban man cussed the SAA while Bobby stood between Tig and anyone else who wanted to make snarky comments. Tig was quite certain he would never live this shit down and he was sure this was going to be one of those days where everyone and everything absolutely pissed him off! When Anai emerged from the kitchen she was holding 2 coffee mugs. Looking to Tig, she turned and headed into his dorm room where they had slept the night before. He quickly followed her.

"I don't fucking appreciate that shit you just fucking pulled!" Tig angrily said

"Shut the fuck up and sit down. Let me explain what this tattoo means." Anai stated, pushing Tig down on the bed

It was his turn to raise an eyebrow at her, "Fine."

"Anubis is considered the God of the Dead. He also signifies rememberance of the dead and the Underworld. I figured it was fitting considering your role in the club and in the Marines. The Ankh Anubis is holding represents life and some believe it also represents mystical protection. I had the scythe added in to fully bring the club into this tat since our lives sort of revolve around the club. Being Egyptian I thought this tattoo would fit. It's very personal to me, and hopefully to you, which is why I had this drawn up for you." Anai explained

He stared at her for a few minutes just taking in what she had told him about the newest ink on his right arm. He had to admit the meaning really got to him. She had certaintly thought this tat through! The way she had done it was not lost on him, either. He had "branded" her like livestock which she didn't take too kindly too even though she had told him they were past it. It showed him she would not take any shit from him. That knowledge oddly turned him on as most women would just do whatever he told them too! Suddenly he pulled her up into his arms which took her off guard. He laid back on the bed with her laying on top of him.

"It's a beautiful tattoo. The meaning behind everything in it is really cool." He quietly said looking into her eyes

She smiled at him, loving the twinkle of his eyes.

"I... love you... This tat... I dig it." He all but whispered

She leaned down close to his ear and whispered, "I love you too Alex."