Forged in the Flames by Karima Sa'ad Usman

Chapter 9

Aliana POV

I woke up with a terrible headache. The window was dark, and I knew it was nighttime. The memory of what happened came to me, and I was afraid. I wondered what must have made Nikolas rush into his mother’s room like he did. I had told him I would have to force-feed her unless she was sedated. When I saw she wasn’t sedated as expected, I believed Nikolas wanted to make it difficult for me, so I devised other means to carry on. The woman had bit me in the process.

I felt for my arm where she had bitten and saw it had already healed.

I became apprehensive.

I did not know if I should go and check on her or look for Nikolas. I decided to remain in my room.

I got off the bed and decided to sit under a cold shower to help with my headache. I also felt a slight fever, but I kept it to myself. It was best Nikolas believed I was still asleep.

The fever reduced after I had left the shower. I returned to my room, n*ake*d, and found Nikolas sitting on the bed.

I screamed from shock and ran back to the bathroom to wear the bathrobe. I returned feeling embarrassed. I was also afraid that something terrible had happened.

“Come here,” he said calmly, and I walked close to him quietly.

“She wasn’t sedated, I just wanted to get food into her. I swear, I had no malicious intent,” I said quickly, pleading my case before the opportunity to do so was taken from me. He nodded and waited for me to reach him before he spoke.

“Next time you find her in that state, you should link me,” he said, and I nodded quickly.

Then he looked at me with a tinge of concern in his eyes.

“How are you feeling?” he asked, and I opted to lie.

“I am all right,” I said. Nikolas assessed me and then nodded and stood up.

“The doctor will bring you some medicine. Try and get some rest. You can take tomorrow off,” He said, and I refused to take the day off. If I were idle, I would sink into depression. I needed to occupy my mind

“I would prefer to continue my work, alpha,” I said, and he sighed.

“Suit yourself,” he said and walked out.

One Month Later.

me, but I knew he had company in his room

at me and then look away immediately. He also seemed highly occupied, which

to me because they did, and surprisingly it hurt a bit. I should be happy about it, but I wasn’t. It felt like more

it in the first week, but fell into a rhythm

also a bit less aggressive. I believed hunger was part of the reason why she behaved that way. With her tummy always full, she had no need to act wild.

to the queen’s room and found Nikolas sitting

but had not spoken to him in a while. I wondered if talking now would be

corner of her l*ips.

who had lost her memories but wasn’t acting mad anymore. He finished feeding her the beans and then

I expected him to ignore me just as he had been doing, but he turned and looked at

ordered, and I reluctantly left Ania and Lisa and followed

entered, and he sat

right,” he said, and there was nothing to gloat about, I was just glad the woman

is looking healthier now,” I said, and he nodded and

get you or your people freedom, right?” he said, and I nodded. “Forest is our home and the only place we can still live. We have all resigned ourselves to our fate. I didn’t do this with the hope of freedom. I did not want her to continue suffering the way she did,” I said, speaking my truth, knowing he would not keep his end of the

my end of the bargain. I will reduce the suffering of your people. It is only fair after you have reduced my mother’s suffering,” He said, and I could only imagine what my people, especially my father, were enduring, but I bowed my head and thanked him. He moved close to

we did not interact was painful and rewarding at the same time. Both had conflicting emotions, but that was

bit attracted to him and enjoyed our brief moments together, but rewarding because every encounter with him had ended in tears, and since I had no interactions with him,

entered my room with that awful tea again. I only drank it once, and the experience was painful, and it was a waste in the end because

so there was no need, but she insisted. So, I waited

the deal was with the clothes Ania picked for me. But I thanked

didn’t you get me something better, Ania?” I asked

were an unlikely mix, but soon, I had come to see them as

it let me know I could trust them. Ania giggled and admired the dress on me. “Alpha chose

I said, and she

and I felt butterflies in

it after you have read it, or Alpha will know we are helping you communicate with your people,”

and opened the letter to read.

we speak daily, but this is the only way to communicate honestly with you. Alpha Nikolas is very powerful and can tune in to mind links, that is why I

planned to run

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