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 heart, my body

my father’s house in the

having trouble referring to the place as a palace because I had lived there all my

around,” one said, and the other touched her arm and shook her

I were you,”

giggled but did not think I needed to rub it

messed with. Whether they saw me as his whore or mistress was their problem. I knew the truth between Nikolas and myself, and that

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

you should link them. Do you want us to change the sheets to fresh ones?” She asked, and I shook my

nodded. I left the room and went to my old room to give them space to comfortably fix the

before I sat on the bed when I heard

We will have breakfast in her room,” She said, and I got up

the maids. I showered in a

it didn’t matter. There

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

the w*hor*e,” Gezel said

heard Alpha cast her aside to get her scent of him,” She

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 be more painful than breaking your heart and leaving you with no honour. Hope you know no one will touch you or

times it crossed my mind, but I wasn’t going to let her win.

what she was saying was true, then so

thing I knew was no matter how cold Nikolas was, he

least I sleep in 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 and tightly held

you when he is done with you.” She said, and I

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

She was shocked when I slapped her back with some wolf strength. I saw blood at the

you to Beta Qusack. I guess neither of you got the memo. I am off

kept my head down because of my father and my people, but now that

and found that

long enough,” Lisa said, and

I had a run-in with Gezel and

time. I guess they have a knack for suffering,” Ania said, and I was surprised to learn that Nikolas had disciplined them the last time. Thinking of what happened when I gave up their names made me w*et

blushing 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. Ania finished caring for the

as halfbreeds. I did not know why I

me. She had sauce on the corner of her lips. I pointed at

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

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