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.

day long. I couldn’t wait for the two days to pass so

in the

having trouble referring to the place as a palace because I had lived there all my life, and it was

women cleaning the place. “What are you doing here? Your master isn’t around,” one said, and the other touched her arm

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

have giggled but did not think I needed to rub it

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 and myself, and that

on me?” I asked them, and the one that cautioned the big mouth looked at

Aliana. Maybe you should link them. Do you want us to change the sheets

went to my old room to give them space to

the bed when I heard Lisa in my

Queen. I hope you are on your way. We will have

the maids. I showered in a hurry and

but it didn’t matter.

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

well, if it isn’t the w*hor*e,” Gezel said and

her aside to get

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

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

there were times it crossed my mind, but I wasn’t going to let

indeed what she was saying was true, then so

to enjoy every moment. One thing I knew was no matter how cold Nikolas was, he would

had never touched them. Erica growled at me and tightly held my shirt collar

s*lu*t. We will be waiting for you when he is done

him instead of picking on

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 corner of

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

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

found

Lisa said, and

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

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 Queen, and then they brought us breakfast. It was

was yet to ask them why they were referred to as halfbreeds. I did not know why I avoided it, but I believed it

the corner of her lips. I pointed at it

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

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