Forged in the Flames by Karima Sa'ad Usman

Chapter 25

Aliana POV

The three days apart from Nikolas were like hell. He allowed me to visit my father daily, and I was even allowed to spend the night in his house, but nothing felt right without him.

I would often stay up at night and wish I was a Lycan. I wished there wasn’t a divide between our races. It made me seem like a traitor, but my heart was aching badly.

It was tough.

I often stared at the garden and saw him sitting quietly beside Qusack. He linked me always, but hearing his voice in my head was not enough. When it was time for him to leave, I became more worried.

As much as I tried to be brave, I knew anything could take him from me. He could get there and meet a Lycan he might like or someone he would have to marry to get what he wants.

What was I compared to his ambitions? He couldn’t have meticulously planned a takeover for so long and just thrown it away because of me.

I would be silly to think he would do that. I knew his motivations had to do with his mother, and I hoped he would tell me one day.

“Hey, are you still sleeping?” I heard Nikolas in my head while I was wide awake. I had slept in my father s house, so I sat up in bed immediately. I looked at the clock, it was five in the morning.

“I am awake,” I replied. “I am leaving now. I promise I won’t stay long.” He said, and my heart sank.

It was a lot easier when I knew he was around, but now that he was going away, I knew my heart would ache every day until he returned.

“Are you all right?” he asked me, and I took a deep breath.

“No,” I confessed. There was no point lying to him.

“I am afraid you will no longer be mine when you return,” I said. He was silent for a bit.

“I do not break my promises, Little wolf. I meant what I said. I will be home in two days. I love you,” He told me, and his words melted my fear away.

“Make sure you show them who the boss is,” I said, knowing he would laugh.

“Qusack is in charge. If anyone messes with you, let him know. You are not to run errands for anyone or bow to anyone. We are hiding our relationship, but I will not humiliate you. If anyone messes with you, report to Qusack immediately,” He said, and I giggled.

“Yes, Alpha,” I linked him back and heard a low growl.

“See you in two days, little wolf,” He linked me and closed the mind link.

I placed my head back on the pillow, smiling.

I had butterflies in my stomach, and I could not stop blushing.

days to pass so I could see him again. Other than my

father’s house in the morning and returned to the

lived there all my life, and it was our packhouse. I guess

isn’t around,” one said,

mistress. Ingham lost his position because of her. I would watch my tongue if I were you,” She said to the big mouth, and the big mouth immediately continued what

giggled but did not think I needed to

people know that I wasn’t to be messed with. Whether they saw me

me?” I asked them, and the one that cautioned the

got here, Aliana. Maybe you should link them. Do you want us to change the sheets to fresh ones?”

Alpha returns,” I replied, and she nodded. I left the room and went to

sat on the bed when I heard Lisa

you are on your way. We will have breakfast in her

ignored the maids. I showered in

wet, but it didn’t matter.

Queen’s chamber, I ran into Erica and Gezel. I honestly did not have time for

isn’t the w*hor*e,” Gezel said

to get her scent

she thought she had honour. I did not see a mark on her neck, and she spent her evenings entertaining the officers. At least I belonged to one man, she was for everyone. “Alpha is still having fun with you. I have seen two women in your situation, and they were Lycans. He dumped them and moved on. Do not get too comfortable because he would dump you too. You are just a

honour. Hope you know no one will touch you or

it crossed my mind, but I wasn’t going to let her win. I planned to take my chances with Nikolas and see

was saying was true, then

was no matter how cold Nikolas was, he would break his heart if he broke

his bed, and I don’t have to be a dancer to get his attention,” I replied, knowing he had never touched them. Erica growled at me

your mouth, s*lu*t. We will be waiting for you when he is done with you.” She said,

of picking on me because you are jealous…” I said, and she let me

There was no way I was going to let that fly. She was shocked

I will report you to Beta Qusack. I guess neither of you got the memo. I am off limits,” I said and pushed past them. They were in so much shock,

afraid and weak. I only kept my head down because of my father and my people, but now that Nikolas had given me his word, I would not allow anyone to walk all over me. Especially the

entered the Queen’s room and found

enough,” Lisa said, and

run-in with Gezel and Erica on my way

I was surprised to learn that Nikolas

and smilling like a wolf on heat everytime Alpha is mentioned,” Lisa said, giggling, and I looked away, a bit embarrassed. I couldn’t tell them what was going on in my mind. It was mine to keep.

talked about many things. I was yet to ask them why they were referred to as halfbreeds. I did not know why

looked at me. She had sauce on the corner of her lips. I pointed at it as she wiped it

ask you something, and I do not want you to be offended,” I said, and both of them stopped eating and

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