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.

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

the morning and returned to

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

isn’t around,” one said, and the

watch my tongue if I were you,” She said to

would have giggled but did not think I needed to

wasn’t to be messed with. Whether they saw me as his whore or mistress was

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

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

the room and went to my old room to give them space to comfortably

before I sat on the bed when I heard Lisa

way. We will have breakfast in her room,”

and ignored the maids. I showered in

but it didn’t matter. There was

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

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

cast her aside to get her scent of him,” She said and

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

with no honour. Hope you know no one will touch you

going to let her win. I planned

indeed what she was saying was true, then

knew was no matter how cold Nikolas was, he would break his heart if he broke mine. We will

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 my shirt

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

you want him so much, tell him instead of picking on me because

let that fly. She was shocked when I slapped her

that again, and 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, and neither uttered a

kept my head down because of my father and my people, but now that Nikolas had given me his word, I

and found that Ania

you long enough,” Lisa said, and I had to

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

suffering,” Ania said, and I was surprised to learn that Nikolas had disciplined them

can’t stop 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

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

the corner of her lips. I pointed at it as she

to be offended,” I said, and both

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