Scars will heal

Chapter 6

Nate's P.O.V

“So your telling me that's the dragon ruler Allaric and Ariana's mate?” I question my dad again, even if he's said yes several times already I can't wrap my head around it, she's part witch and there having a dispute with the witches. “So you want me to go with him to Peru and sort out the dispute with the dragons and witches?” I ask and my dad nods again, “Can it wait until after Effie's birthday? So she can come with me?” I ask hopefully “I was hoping he would stay here for a few weeks, gives Ariana chance to get to know him, you know how she is with trust, plus it gives you time to tap into your full powers” I sigh in relief from his answer “Wait what happens if he mates with Ariana? Will she be moving with him to Peru?” I ask feeling concerned for my sister “That's not our decision to make, it's between them if that's what they both choose, Although Ariana being part witch could be part of the solution” my dad says, I can tell he has a plan in play already.

We both walk back into the living room and the Dragon is sat next to my sister stroking her face with his fingers, “This isn't awkward at all” I say, as I cover my eyes Ariana let's out an embarrassed giggle “I should leave you to get on with business” she says trying to move away from a clingy Allaric, seeing his grimace I remember one of my lessons with Aunt Emilia about dragons.

**Flashback**

“Morning Auntie” I say walking in to her large palace, “Good morning Nate how are you pumpkin?” she asked, “I'm okay auntie, what are you going to teach me today?” I ask excitedly, I enjoy my lessons with aunt Emilia, she has taught me all about Lycan's, Fey, Wolves, Vampires and Oracles so I was excited to be taught about something I haven't got within my blood. “Dragons” she answers smiling widely. I clap my hands being eight years old and learning about so many creatures is so much fun.

“So Dragon's there probably the oldest of the supernatural species I have taught you about so far, the oldest one is over a thousand years old” she says, I gasp intrigued to learn more “Whilst in there dragon form, they are almost invincible, there scales are as hard as stone and almost impenetrable, but stay cautious because even in there human form they are still extremely dangerous as they can still breathe fire and there hearts are encased in diamonds. There are only two ways to kill a dragon, A witch or demon can stop there heart beating with magic or you can decapitate them. Only once there heads are removed can they die” she says, “Are they evil?” I ask curiously “No there not Evil, I'm only teaching you there weaknesses if you ever come across a rogue one, Dragons are a lot like wolves they stay within there flock and protect each other above all else, they are also extremely dominant towards there mate's which funnily enough are sometimes demon or witch. Although it has been over five hundred years since one has mated to any other species. Most don't believe in diluting there lineage where as other's just want there fated mates” she says making me smile.

**End of flashback**

“You should stay” I say to Ariana, she looks at me with shock and annoyance in her eyes, “I'm sorry but dragons are very territorial over there mates Ari, if you leave it might result in chaos” I say to her through mind link, she nods her head and sits back down next to Allaric. He smiles at me in thanks and I nod my head in acknowledgement “So my dad has filled me in that your the ruler of dragons and that witches are causing problems for you and your flock” I reiterate, Allaric nods “Yes that is true, they haven't been interested in the land since we first moved there yet now there trying to force us out, my flock is rather large and a lot of them are very opinionated. I don't wish for a war amongst us, all I want is peace! I don't mind the witches living amongst us as long as were all happy” Allaric says and I could see from his eyes he meant every word, Ariana was looking at him differently now too “It could take a few weeks for my full powers to surface but me and Ariana will travel with you to Peru and help you settle the dispute” his face lights up from my answer, unlike Ariana's “wait what? Me I'm coming with you?” she asks with a confused look on her face, to which I just nodded “I am happy to wait the few weeks for you to join us and help us settle this” says Allaric but he was looking at Ariana rather than me.

I clear my throat and the two sets of eyes focus forward on me, “Ariana you are part witch and a very powerful one at that, you have been paired with Allaric here this could already be the start of an alliance you need to be there as well it may help both the witches and dragons realise they can live together” her jaw clenches by my statement and if it wasn't for Allaric being sat there I'm positive she would be lashing out at me right now, I decide to get away from her before she get's a chance. “If you will excuse me I have a birthday present to buy for my own mate” I say smiling, “She's had her eye on a love heart necklace the diamond is amethyst coloured” Ariana says with a smirk on her face “thank you Ari” I start grabbing for my coat ready to leave, Ariana stands up with pleading eyes “I can come with you if you like so you get the right one” but I can see Allaric isn't going to be happy with her leaving him, “Yeah okay” she looks extremely happy before I continue “why don't you both come a ride” she's now mouthing no “once I've got her gift I can leave you guys to have something to eat, maybe get to know each other a little” which earns a big smile from Allaric and a crazy glare from Ariana.

“Why are we driving Natty?” asks Ariana through the mind link once were sat in the car “So I have a way of getting home once I leave you two” I answer and she sighs “why are you trying to force this?” she asks, “I'm not forcing it, but why are you resisting it, Ari we both know how much you wanted a mate, you was so disappointed for months after your birthday. Besides if I can get over the lust for blood from my mate why can't you at least give yours a chance?” I ask her, “I well I'm scared okay he's a stranger! I was just hoping for someone who I at least knew, mom always said it was someone who you already had feelings for but what happened with me?” she asks but I can tell that's not the reason, I know my baby sister and it's because he's so dominating and she's used to being the one in control able to teleport in and out of any situation she wants with out having to face the consequences. “Ari look at it a different way because you don't know him you have plenty to talk about, do you not find him attractive?” there's a pause when I ask her this “Natty! That's not the issue okay” I can hear the frustration in her tone “you need to get over this control lark, I'm your brother an all I want is the best for you so please just give it time, give him a chance” I beg, “Fine! But you owe me” she says, “why would I owe you anything? I'm not forcing you into getting to know your mate just simply suggesting it would be beneficial for you” I say getting frustrated by her “Nope you are asking me to do it so you owe me” she says arguing with me through the mind link giving me a headache.

We finally arrive at the shopping centre and after a quiet drive for Allaric, but a big ear bashing for me from Ariana I can't wait to leave the couple to get to know each other it was so awkward being in the car with them, I am just grateful that Allaric wasn't part of the mind link. I ask her to take me to the shop where the necklace is for Effie, I get it wrapped by the lady behind the counter and match the wrapping with a nice pastel pink card. I notice Allaric eyeing up a lot of the jewellery and it reminded me what aunt Emilia said about them loving precious stones. I smile at his expression before I look at Ariana, I could see why he would want my sister she is one of the most precious people to me. “Time for me to go, enjoy yourselves and don't stay out too late” I say before walking away from my sister and back towards the car park.

Ariana's P.O.V

I can't believe he's using my mate bond like this, I really am so annoyed I'm not sure if I even want anything to eat. “So you and your brother are close?” Asks Allaric, “Yeah even if I am annoyed at him” I say rolling my eyes “I have a brother and a sister, there both younger than me and hate that I'm in charge” He says smirking, “He's not in charge of me” I retort annoyed, “It sounded like it in the car” he says, “Huh what? We didn't speak in the car” I answer looking at him confused “You did through your mind link, I'm sorry didn't you know that dragon's can hear mind links?” he asks me raising his eyebrows, oh god he heard it all I cover my face I am so embarrassed. He pulls my hands away from my face and concentrates on me before continuing to speak “I don't know what you have been taught about dragons, we are territorial and dominating but not towards our mates, I will treat you like a princess Ariana I will never do anything without your consent, I will never lie to you or deceive you I promise” I can tell from the look in his eyes he truly means it “What do you want to eat?” I ask trying to change the topic, “I'm happy to let you choose.”

Is this his way of showing me I can be in control, “Come on there's a nice steak place on the floor up” as were walking he kept his hands by his sides and I kept thinking about how it would feel to hold his hand, why do I want to be touching him right now? It was all I could think of until his hand reached for mine, I didn't fight it but did wonder if he could hear my thoughts too. “Allaric?” I question “yeah?” I bite my lip nervously, “Can you hear my thoughts?” I ask speculating his actions, “No but now I know you was thinking about holding my hand too” he says smirking, he lifts my hands to his lips and kisses it gently light tingles of warmth spread up my hand, I don't know how to react to his forward actions towards me, I've never allowed anyone that isn't family this close to me. He's a three hundred year old dragon that is a complete stranger to me why would the moon goddess or who ever pairs dragons pair us?  

We arrive at the steak house that is owned by wolves and the waiter comes straight to the entrance to welcome us, “Hello Princess, a table for two? where would you like to be seated this afternoon?” he asked politely, “My usual table if it's free please Adam” I say, Allaric gives me a curious look as were escorted to our table. The table is secluded and has a great view of the river that runs alongside our pack, “Wow almost as beautiful as you” Allaric says as he pulls my chair out for me to sit on “So your an actual Princess then?” he asks smirking “Well my dad is the King of demons, My mom is the Queen of vampires, My gramps is the rightful heir to the fey and Lycan thrones, yet he has chosen not to take either, so yes I guess I am a princess” I answer trying not to sound arrogant. “How did you become Ruler of your flock?” I ask, he sighs “My father died, and I am the strongest and oldest of the flock so I was voted in” He says, “Is that why your arrogant?” I ask with a sarcastic smile on my face “It would seem you quite like my arrogance princess your eyes are swirling gold and blue” he adds, “Selene pack it up” I mind link my wolf and he laughs, Oh s**t he can hear the bloody mind link.

“Don't be embarrassed princess, I'm just happy being here getting to know you, I won't rush anything I've waited nearly three hundred years, you too are immortal so a few more isn't going to hurt me is it?” he asks, Adam comes over to take our food and drink orders, we ordered a bottle of red wine, which is what I would usually have and we both had medium steaks. “Liam the guy from the ice cream shop, he smells like him?” he questions, “Yeah that's what happens when wolves mate, they carry the others scent with them it blends with there own so other wolves sense that there mated” I answer his question, “have you ever had a boyfriend?” he asks me, shocked by his blunt question, I shake my head “No I've been told I'm quite intimidating, both demons and wolves find my aura over powering, plus I'm not a fan of contact or emotions with others what about you? Three hundred years old you surely have a few notches on that bed post” I say and it kind of came out a bit jealous, he laughed lightly “three hundred and twenty five actually but honestly I haven't ever had time for a girlfriend as such, yes I have had s****l partners but never someone I would spend time and effort on” his answer surprised me a bit, “wow okay, so when I come to Peru am I going to have a fight on my hands with these women you've been with?” I ask seriously, “No! You wont no one would dare question who I am mated to, I've already said I have a large flock and yes a lot of them are opinionated but no one would question any decision I would make in my personal life, I have a second in command which is my sister, my brother is my third” hearing him talk about his sister being second in command made me smile “what are they like?” I ask wanting to know more “My sister is actually a bit like you, strong willed, independent and untrusting although she has her reasons, my brother is the level headed one he's more compassionate than me or my sister actually yet he is still like a big kid” he answers, it's nice to hear him talk about his siblings “Won't they mind you staying with us for a while?” I ask he shakes his head “there more than capable of looking after the flock whilst I'm away” he says proudly.

We sat eating, drinking and conversing more about our family, friends, heritage and anything else that came up. “Am I still a stranger to you now?” he asks as we leave the shopping centre hand in hand, I turn to face him and look into his golden eyes “I don't feel like you are” I say, he's really eased my mind about the control and everything else, he's been completely honest my fey would of been able to tell if he hadn't been. He really is attractive and I enjoyed being with him, the delicate touches between us had me feeling flustered, each time my skin cried out for his warmth I wasn't expecting it to be as intense. Maybe who ever paired us wasn't wrong after all “Would you allow me to fly you home?” he asks with a smile on his face “Wait what? Really? Your going to shift into your dragon and fly us home?” I asked him excitedly, I had always wondered what it would be like to fly. He laughs lightly, “I take that as a yes?” I nod my head so fast I looked like a bobble head doll.  

We walked towards some bushes so he had some privacy “Could you grab my clothes once I've taken them off, oh and would you mind turning around whilst I undress and shift” he asks smiling as he takes off his shirt, “Oh yeah sorry of course” scolding myself for not realising, Although just seeing his half naked form had me weak at the knee's, nudity isn't something that bothers me living in a pack full of wolves most people have seen each other naked at some point. I hear a low growl, I turn around and I am faced with his huge red and black dragon he lowers himself so I can climb onto his back but I'm just as mesmerised as the first time I saw his dragon form, I run my hand from his head down his horns and across to his huge wings he nudged me with his scaly nose and I kissed him on the head. He is amazing and he's mine, I can't believe how comfortable I feel around him in his dragon form it's possibly because he can't talk, I'm so excited to ride on his back whilst he flies this is amazing! I climb on board and he takes off fast into the sky, I hold on tight as I don't want to fall. I can feel his warmth and tingles running through my body, making my intimate areas twitch ever so slightly.  

A short while later we arrive back at the pack house he lowers his body so I can climb down, I run my hands down his back again before I place his clothes down next to him and turn around. I hear movement behind me but I don't turn around waiting for him to say it's safe to but instead I feel tiny sparks on my shoulder from his finger tips, his chest is pressed against my back. His hands snake around my waist and I feel his lips on my shoulder before moving up my neck, this sensation is unlike anything I could imagine my skin feels on fire like its being ignited from within. I turn around to face him and wrap my arms around his neck, looking up into his eyes they sparkle lightly he rests his head against mine and I can't help but teleport us to my room. His shocked expression makes me laugh lightly he did better than most I have teleported, I cup his cheek and kiss him gently on the lips his hands react and they move up by body holding my face in place. He deepens the kiss and I can't help but want more, the taste of his lips are intoxicating, his hands skimming my skin softly are sending a feeling of exhilaration through out every inch of my body and I can feel the dull ache that's ready and waiting for him. I have never wanted anything or anyone so much in all my life. Our kiss is becoming more heated, I run my hands across his broad shoulders and I can feel him quivering from my touch, it makes me smile that I have the same impact on him as he has on me. 

We both pull apart at the same time and his deep dark eyes are focused on me “that was some kiss princess” he says stroking my face, tucking my hair behind my ears. Lost for words I just smile feeling hot and flustered by our heated kisses, “It's probably best I go” he says, “aren't you staying with us?” I ask, he sighs “No I'm staying in one of the hotels just outside of your packs borders” feeling slightly disappointed i can't help asking him “why?” he smiles before answering “well from our first encounter I thought it would be best if I gave you your space and privacy” it made me realise he's not as arrogant as I originally thought, he's actually quite the gentlemen “Good night Ariana” he says kissing my hand, he walks towards my bedroom window and jumps out leaving me shocked. I stood there watching him fly off into the distance and I felt as though a part of my heart was missing.