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.

long. I couldn’t wait for the two days to pass so I could see him again. Other

my father’s house in the morning and returned to the

I had lived there all my life, and it

Your master isn’t around,” one said, and the other touched her arm and shook her head. I guess the big mouth was

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 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

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

want us to change the

I left the room and went to my old room

the bed when I

on your way. We will have breakfast in her room,” She said, and I

maids. I showered in

didn’t matter. There was no

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

w*hor*e,” Gezel said and looked at

heard Alpha cast her aside to get her

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

no honour. Hope you know no

wasn’t going to let her win. I planned to take

she was saying was true, then so

how cold

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 collar with her

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

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

Gezel decided to slap me. There was no way I was going to let that fly. She was shocked when

will report you to Beta Qusack. I guess neither of you got the memo. I am off limits,” I said and pushed past

have thought I was 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 to walk all over me. Especially

Queen’s room and found that Ania had finished

said, and

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

learn that Nikolas had disciplined

heat everytime Alpha is mentioned,” Lisa said, giggling, and I looked away, a bit embarrassed. I couldn’t tell them what

they were referred to as halfbreeds. I did not know

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

ask you something, and I do not want you to be offended,” I said, and both of them stopped eating and paid

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