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.

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

left my father’s house in the

was still having trouble referring to the place as a palace because I had lived there all my life, and it was our packhouse. I guess new

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

his position because of her. I would watch my tongue if I were you,” She said to the big mouth, and the big mouth immediately continued what she

giggled but did not think I needed to

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

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

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

I left the room and went to

before I sat on the bed when I heard Lisa

way. We will have breakfast

I showered in a hurry and threw

didn’t matter. There

way to the Queen’s chamber, I ran into Erica and Gezel. I honestly did not have time

isn’t the w*hor*e,” Gezel said and

get her scent of

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

be more painful than breaking your heart and leaving you with no honour. Hope you know no one will touch you

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

saying was true,

enjoy every moment. One thing I knew was no matter how cold Nikolas was,

his attention,” I replied, knowing he had never touched them.

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

you want him so much, tell him instead of picking on me because you are jealous…”

was shocked when I slapped her back with some wolf strength. I

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,

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

room and found that

you long enough,” Lisa said, and I had

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

them disciplined last time. I guess they have a knack for suffering,” Ania said, and I was surprised to learn that Nikolas

bug, Aliana. You can’t stop blushing and smilling like a wolf on heat everytime Alpha is mentioned,” Lisa said, giggling, 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, and then they brought us breakfast. It was a late meal but still morning, so

many things. I was yet to ask them why they were referred to as halfbreeds.

had sauce on the corner of her

want you to be offended,” I said, and both of them stopped eating and paid

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