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.

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

in the morning

trouble referring to the place as a palace because I had lived

room and found two Lycan women cleaning the place. “What are you doing here? Your master isn’t around,” one said, and the other touched her arm and shook her head. I guess the big mouth was new to the

would watch my tongue if I

but did not

they saw me as his whore or mistress was their problem. I knew

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

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

went to

I sat on the bed when I heard Lisa in my

you are on your way. We will have breakfast in her

the maids. I showered

was wet, but it didn’t matter. There was no reason to look

chamber, I ran into Erica and Gezel. I honestly

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

get her

honour,” She said and looked around. I wondered 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 have seen two women in your situation,

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

stung, and there were times it crossed my mind, but I wasn’t going to let her win. I planned to take my chances with Nikolas and

was saying

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

get his attention,” I replied, knowing he had never touched them. Erica growled at me

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

tell him instead of picking on me because you

was no way I was going to let that fly. She was shocked when I slapped her back with some wolf strength. I saw blood at the corner of her

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

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 the

found that Ania had finished feeding

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

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

learn that Nikolas had

tell them what was going on in my mind. It was mine to keep. Ania finished caring for the Queen, and then they

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

sauce on the corner of her

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

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