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

left my father’s house in the morning and

had lived there

place. “What are you doing here? Your master isn’t around,” one said, and the other touched her arm and shook her head. I guess the big mouth was new to the

lost his position because of her. I would watch my tongue if I were

did not think I needed to

thing Nikolas did not hide was his feelings. He let people know that I wasn’t to be messed with. Whether they saw me as his whore or mistress was their problem. I knew the truth between Nikolas

Lisa and Ania come to check on me?” I asked them, and the one that cautioned

should link them. Do you want us to change the sheets to fresh ones?”

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

wasn’t long before I sat on the bed when I heard

on your way. We

ignored the maids. I showered

didn’t matter. There

ran into Erica and Gezel. I honestly did not have time for their b*ulls*hi*t, but I knew they had time for

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

get

good of a f*uc*k you may be, you are still what you are. A werewolf and a w*hor*e with no honour,” She said and looked around. I wondered if 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 c*un*t to him and nothing more. A c*un*t he is using to hurt Gabriel, the traitor. And when he rips your heart out, you and your treacherous father will

no one will touch

my mind, but I wasn’t going to let her win. I planned to take my chances with

what she was saying was true,

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

to be a dancer to get his attention,” I replied, knowing he had never touched them. Erica growled at me and

will be waiting for you when he is done with you.” She said,

him so much, tell him instead of picking on me

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

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, and neither uttered a

father and my people, but now

room and found

said, and

and Erica on my

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 knew blood rushed to

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 Queen, and then they brought us breakfast. It

ate and talked about many things. I was yet to ask them why they were referred to as

I said, and she looked at me. She had sauce on the corner of her

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

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