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.

I would be smiling all day long. I couldn’t wait for the two days to pass so I could see

father’s house in the morning and returned to the

as a palace because I had lived there all my life, and it was our packhouse. I guess new

here? Your master isn’t around,” one said,

if I were you,” She said to the big mouth, and the big mouth immediately continued what she

but did not think I needed to rub

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

I asked them, and

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

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

before I sat on the bed when I heard

your way. We

ignored the maids. I showered in a hurry

didn’t matter. There

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

it isn’t the w*hor*e,” Gezel said and looked at me

get her

“Alpha is still having

you with no honour. Hope you know no one will touch you or want you after this. Enjoy it while it

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

what she was saying was true,

planned to enjoy every moment. One thing I knew was no matter how cold

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 my shirt collar with her might. Raven wanted to let loose, but I controlled

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

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

me. There was no way I was going to let that fly. She was shocked when I slapped her back with some wolf strength. I saw blood at the

I guess neither of you got the memo. I am off limits,” I

father and my people, but now that Nikolas had given me his word, I

entered the Queen’s room and found that Ania

enough,” Lisa said, and I had

a run-in with Gezel and Erica on my way here,” I said, and

last 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 immediately, and I

I looked away, a bit embarrassed. I couldn’t tell them what was going on in my mind. It was mine to keep.

yet to ask them why they were referred to as halfbreeds. I did not

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

to be offended,” I said, and both of

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