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.

I couldn’t wait for 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

a palace because I had lived there all my

to Nikolas’s 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

I were

not think I needed to rub it

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 myself,

Ania come to check on me?” I asked them, and the one that cautioned the

link them. Do you want us to change

the room and went

I sat on the bed when I heard

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

the maids. I showered in

it didn’t matter. There was no reason to

ran into Erica and Gezel. I honestly did not have time for their b*ulls*hi*t, but

well, well, if it isn’t the w*hor*e,” Gezel said and looked at

cast her aside to get her scent

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, and they were Lycans. He dumped them and moved on. Do not get too comfortable

would be more painful than breaking your heart and leaving you with no honour. Hope you know no one will touch you or want you after this. Enjoy it while it lasts,” Gezel

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

was saying was true, then so be

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

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 might. Raven wanted to let loose, but

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

him instead of picking on me because you are

I was going to let that fly. She was shocked when I slapped her

report you to 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

down because of my father and my people, but now that Nikolas had given me his

entered the Queen’s room and found that Ania had finished

Lisa said, and I had to

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

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 last time.

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

as

on the corner of her lips. I pointed at it as

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

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