Her Survival, His Instinct

Getting Familiar

Ariel POv

I feel so relaxed haven't felt this way in so long. I cannot wait to see Dimitri again he excites me and makes me feel so safe... Not that I never felt save just different and with everything going on lately I need it.

There are things happening around me and I  need answers best way to find them is to ask my mom or dad without causing them to be suspicious as I was warned not to trust anyone accept my mate.

There is a knock at the door and it startles me a bit.
"Come in" I said . And in walks Tracy my best friend and also the one that took care of me since I was six she was only 14 that time.

" Hey Tracy how are you? " I asked. " I am good Ariel and you ? I heard you found your mate " she said to me. "Yes indeed I have and I would love for you to meet him, I think you will like him he is such a gentle soul.

She looked at me and smiled, but I got this odd feeling that she is not that happy though.
"Well Ariel lets get you ready and done for the day as I heard there is a family dinner tonight as well" she said.

Just as I was done we heard another knock, but I knew instantly it was my mate I could smell him . "Please come in" I said. As he enters I look up to Tracy and I see that she has this weird look on her face, I cannot really tell what she is thinking, but I can sense she is not happy about something as soon as she sees me looking at her she puts a smile on.

Hey Dimitri let me introduce you to my only friend and person that has been with me since I was six years old. Tracy this is my mate Prince Dimitri and this is Tracy ! "Good to meet you Tracy "says Dimitri." It is a honour my Prince I am glad she has her mate if you will excuse me I have somethings to attend to I will be back later" she says and leaves us alone.

As soon as the door closes I am engulfed in a hug as he breaths in my smell. "How I  have missed you, you don't know how hardit is  for me to restrain my wolf to not mark you right here and now" he said with his voice slightly deeper that usual. " I want nothing more than to be marked by you, but let's get this week over with and start our new journey at your pack together" I say with a smile.

"We have dinner later on with just your family" he said ." Yeah I know! What shall we do in the meantime , can I show you one of my favourite places I used to sneak of to when ever I could" I ask. "Yes that would be lovely" he says

I take his hand and walk out of my room down the passage and down the stairs as soon as we enter the bottom floor i take a left and out of the door. I walk with him to the forest all  while he is holding my hand and following me. About 15 minutes later we come to a waterfall, it was so beautifull I so love this place. "This is breathtaking love , it just shows you how perfect we are for each other back home there is a waterfall just as beautifull as this one if not better" he says to me.

"Let's sit down my love and talk a bit and get to know each other better, you know  I always come here when ever I feel troubled or just need to think" I say. The silence is comfortable and I feel like I can open up to him, he is such a gentleman he does not interupt me once while I am talking . " I really want to learn more about you Ariel so please go ahead and tell me all you want later on I will tell you about my life as well,but not before a kiss", he says as he leans down to capture my lips with his. Damn he can kiss I feel my stomach tighten as the kiss deepens my wolf is enjoying this and just wants to come forward and take control but I can't let her.

He pulls away and puts his head against mine while we catch our breath. "Beautiful absolutly beautiful "he says. As I look into his eyes I can see his eyes changing colour as he struggles with his wolf to not take control.

" Go on little mate tell me more about yourself " he says. I smile and tell him all I could remember , how often I felt all alone and scared and how I could not understand why I was suddenly being isolated from the rest of my family and friends. How confused I was as prior to that we were all a happy family and I could go anywhere and just be happy. I never got any straight answers , everyone allways telling me that it's because I am next in line to become Alpha Luna etc.

At this stage in the story I felt sad and I can feel Dimitri suddenly becoming tense and a growl ripples from his chest. I take his hand to calm him down.

He looks at me and again I can see him stuggle with his wolf. " You dont have to talk about it if it makes you sad my princess I do not like to see you sad it makes me mad";he said. " I really want to tell you everything , I feel so much relief already, but only if you will be ok with that I will continue"I said. " I am ok little one my wolf and I just do not like the Fact that you were so sad" he said.

My mum and dad would come and visit me sometimes and even my sisters but most of the time I was on my own well except for Tracy but even with that I always wanted my family. My father always made sure that I got the proper training so I can defend myself and my learning was also up to parr. I can speak 7 languages fluently. I was never alone, always being watched and guarded I had to sneak off if I wanted to be alone. So I was alone and not alone if that even makes any sense. I also always felt something was missing inside off me like some part of me was taken from me or gone even my wolf can feel it, its like there is something hidden inside off me, but is blocked in a way as I said very confusing.

The day I met you I felt something happen to me I felt stronger more magical, but still I cannot explain it. Then I fainted and something happened to me which I will tell you later when we are back at your place please just trust me, that made me even more confused, but with you by my side we will figure it out. " Can you please do me a favour though" I ask him? "Yes Little one anything for you."  he says. Can you ask someone at your home to get me a room ready close to our quarters I need it for meditation purposes, it has to be sound proof though, with big windows  all white walls and I will decorate when we arrive there, if it is not too much trouble?" I ask him.

" Don't worry love it will be done by the time we get there, may I ask why you need a meditation room?"he asks me. " It has something to do with when I fainted, but please be patient I will tell you when we get there," I said. He frowns slightly but smiles and nods . Thank you.

'Listen Love thank you for telling me all of this. You are such a strong person and even though with everything going on with you etc always know I am  here for you, you are not alone and you never will be again. You are my mate and I am yours. Whatever happens I am here by your side always, never doubt that trust in us in our bond, you are my soulmate and I am yours " he said.

I can only smile as this makes me happier than I have ever felt in my life." We have to go it is almost time for the family dinner and I have to get ready still" I said. As we got up I stood and said lets see who makes it first and with that I start running while laughing not waiting for his response. He starts laughing while shouting " Run little one run I am coming for you !" I knew he would be faster because of his Lycan side , but I still had to try.

Just before I ran out the forest he caught me while laughing. " Nice try mate almost made it" he said to me. He holds me and kisses me again then lets me go and said " Go get ready see you at dinner love and off he went making me smile all the way to my room to get ready.

I feel really lucky can't wait for next week !!.......................

A/N

Some may find this chapter boring,but bare with me it is important that I give you guys some background in the story. It will become more interesting as we go along. I promise more excitement, laughing, crying  and some intense parts.

Thank you for reading my book this far it is highly appreciated.