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.

two days to pass so

the

a palace because I had lived there all my

two Lycan women cleaning the place. “What are you doing here? Your master isn’t around,” one said, and

position because of her. I would watch my tongue if I were you,”

did not think I needed to rub

with. Whether they saw me as his whore or mistress was their problem. I knew the truth between Nikolas and myself, and

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

should link them. Do you want us to change the sheets to fresh ones?” She asked, and I shook

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

sat on the bed when I heard

are on your way. We will have breakfast in her room,” She

and ignored the maids. I

it didn’t matter. There was no reason to

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

w*hor*e,”

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

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

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

to let her win. I planned to take my chances with Nikolas and

was saying was true, then so

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

your mouth, s*lu*t. We will be waiting for you when he is done with you.” She said,

on me because you are jealous…” I said, and

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

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

head down because of my father and my people, but now

Queen’s room and found that Ania had finished feeding

said, and I had

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

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

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,

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

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

you to be offended,” I said, and both

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