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

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 management,

master isn’t around,” one said, and the other touched her arm and shook her head. I

Alpha’s mistress. 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

giggled but did not

He let people know that I wasn’t to be messed with. Whether they saw me as his whore or mistress was

I asked them, and

you want us to change the sheets to fresh

went to my old room to give them

sat on the bed when I

way. We

I showered in a

wet, but it didn’t matter. There was

honestly did not have time for their b*ulls*hi*t, but I knew they had

it isn’t the w*hor*e,” Gezel

to get her scent of him,” She

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

know no one will touch you or want you after this. Enjoy

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

she was saying was true, then so

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

get his attention,” I replied, knowing he had never touched them. Erica growled at me and tightly held my shirt

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

tell him instead of picking on

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

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,

afraid 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

found that Ania had finished feeding

long enough,” Lisa said,

so sorry. I had a run-in with Gezel and Erica on my

two won’t rest. Alpha had them disciplined last time. I guess they have a knack for suffering,” Ania said, and I was surprised to learn that Nikolas had disciplined them the

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 Queen, and then they brought us breakfast. It

and talked about many things. I was yet to ask them why they were referred to as halfbreeds. I did not know why I avoided it, but I believed it was best to ask

She had sauce on the corner of her lips. I

you to be offended,” I said, and both of them stopped eating and

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