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.

the two days to pass so I could see him again. Other than my heart, my body

father’s house in the morning and returned to the

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

are you doing here? Your master isn’t around,” one said, and the

my tongue if I were you,” She said to the big mouth, and the big mouth immediately continued what she

would have giggled but did not think I needed to rub it

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 was

asked them, and the one that cautioned the

them. Do you want us to

and went to my old

the bed when I heard Lisa

you are on your way. We will have breakfast

ignored the maids. I showered in a hurry and threw on something

it didn’t matter. There was no reason

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

it isn’t the w*hor*e,” Gezel said and

her aside to get

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

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

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

she was saying was true, then so be

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

least I sleep in his bed, and I don’t have to be a dancer to get his attention,” I replied, knowing he had never touched them.

you when

instead of picking on me

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

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.

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

entered the Queen’s room and found that

said, and I had

a run-in with Gezel and Erica on my way here,” I said, and 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 made me w*et immediately, and I knew blood rushed

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

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

me. She had sauce on the corner of her lips. I pointed

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

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