Alice whimpered softly and stumbled after Lucci as he pulled her into their bedroom. Hattori looked back at her and shifted before flying off. Lucci pushed her into the room and she yelped as she fell back on the floor.

She started stumbling back and he followed her closely before picking her up by her neck. She whimpered softly and clung to his wrist, staring at him wide eyed. He pressed her between himself and the wall and growled, "What did I tell you? You had your chance and what did you do? You pressed the last of your luck, bunny."

She gasped for air and kicked out at him. He pulled back and let her fall to the ground, breathing heavily. She lightly touched her neck and winced when she saw blood on her fingertips from his claws.

He growled and kicked her towards the bed. "Strip. You seem to be well versed in making a show."

She felt tears prick her eyes and shakily stood up as he walked towards the closet, pulling out a box. She pulled off the small dress and covered hreself, having not been wearing any panties or bra. She looked up when he set the box on the bed and glared at her.

He cupped her chin and pulled her close to him. "I am going to punish you until you beg for your life. I am not going to stop no matter how much you scream and cry. You will regret ever going back to that man. I do not care what he threatened, I am your mate and you were to follow my orders. You failed and now I will punish you until you know your place again."

She shook in fear and nodded slightly. "Now, turn around and bend over. You will not make any noises, understand?"

She nodded slightly and hung her head as she followed his orders. He crouched down and roughly palmed her behind, pricking her skin with his claws. He pushed in a thick vibrator and ignored her whimper. He flicked it to it's highest setting and bit her shoulder blade, pressing his weight against her. "If you cum without my permission, your punishment will only be worse. Now, lay face down on the bed and don't move."

She quickly did as she was told and closed her eyes, trying to block out the vibrations moving through her. Lucci picked up the rarely used whip and stood behind her. She glanced back at him and he brought it down on her back, making her cry out.

"I said don't move. You seem to have forgotten your place. I will make sure to thoroughly beat it back into you."

She whimpered softly and clenched her eyes shut, crying out at another lash. He smirked and continued until small welts began to appear. She sobbed softly and nearly screamed when an orgasm finally tore through her.

He bit her ear lobe and mumbled, "I don't believe I gave you permission nor do I remember you asking for it."

She felt tears stream down her cheeks and slowly reached out for him, attempting to touch his cheek before letting her arm drop. She screamed into the pillow when she felt candle wax pour on her wounded back and curled her toes to keep from moving. She sobbed and tried to form words.

He crouched beside the bed and set the candle on the nightstand. He licked away her tears and rumbled out a short purr. "Are you trying to say something, bunny?"

She let out a sob and nodded slightly. "S-so-sorr-sorry."

He trailed his claw along her cheek and mumbled, "You're sorry, bunny? Do you want the punishments to stop?"

She whimpered and nodded slightly, wincing as he cut her cheek. "Pl-please."

He bit along her neck and smirked as he felt her heart racing, tasting the blood in his mouth. He licked it up and mumbled, "Who do you belong to?"

She began breathing heavily and mumbled, "You. I belong to you."

He hummed softly and mumbled, "Who's mate are you?"

She slowly opened her eyes to look at him and mumbled, "I'm your mate. I belong to you."

He gently stroked his thumb against her cheek and mumbled, "Who's orders do you follow?"

She shakily smiled at him and mumbled, "Yours. I belong to you, my mate."

He let his smile soften and mumbled, "You're my good bunny, aren't you? You would never betray me."

She slowly shook her head and mumbled, "I'm your good bunny. I would never leave you or betray my mate."

He hummed softly and gently moved to scoop her up, making sure not to press against her back. He carried her to the bathroom and set her in the tub before turning on the warm water. He rolled up his sleeves and lathered up a rag before gently washing off her back.

She gasped softly and gripped his arm tightly, hugging it close. She whimpered and he licked away the tears slipping out. "Shh, bunny. I'm just going to clean you off. The pain is over, I promise."

She nodded slightly and he pulled her hair into a loose bun before gently moving her to sit on the edge of the tub. He drained the water out and patted her back dry before rubbing some cream on her back. She whimpered softly and he mumbled, "It'll best if you sleep shirtless for a while."

She nodded and moved to stand. He picked her up instead and laid her face down on the bed. He laid down beside her and gently hugged her waist. She smiled softly and mumbled, "I love you, Lucci."

He kissed her cheek and mumbled, "I love you, too. Now, sleep."

She nodded and closed her eyes before quickly falling asleep. He smirked and rested beside her, staying awake.