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 would be smiling all day long. I couldn’t wait for the two days to pass so I could see him again. Other than my

my father’s house in the

because I had lived there

you doing here? Your master isn’t around,” one said, and the other touched her arm and

is Alpha’s mistress. Ingham lost his position because of her. I would watch my tongue if I were you,” She said to

giggled but did not think I needed to rub

they saw me as his whore or mistress was

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

should link them. Do you want us to change the sheets to fresh ones?” She

and she nodded. I left the room and went to my old room to give them space to comfortably fix

the

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

the maids. I showered in a hurry and

didn’t matter.

and Gezel. I honestly did not

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

her aside to get her

are. A werewolf and a w*hor*e with no 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, and they were Lycans. He dumped them and moved on. Do not get too comfortable because he would dump you too. You are just a c*un*t to him and nothing more. A c*un*t he is using to hurt Gabriel,

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

but I wasn’t going to let her win. I planned

indeed what she was saying was true, then so be

how cold Nikolas was,

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.

be waiting for you when he is done with you.” She said, and I

him so much, tell him instead of picking on me because

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

of you got the memo. I am off limits,” I said and pushed past them. They

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

and found that Ania had finished feeding

long enough,” Lisa said, and

Gezel and

rest. 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. Thinking of what happened when I gave up their names made me w*et immediately, and I

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.

many things. I was yet to ask them why they were referred to as halfbreeds. I did not know why I avoided it, but I believed it was best

I said, and she looked at me. She had sauce on the corner of her lips.

to be

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