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.

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

house in the morning and

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 management, new

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

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

have giggled but did not think I needed to rub

his 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

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

link them. Do you want us to change the sheets to

and went to my old room to give them space to comfortably fix

on the bed

you are on your way. We will have breakfast in her room,” She said, and

returned to Nikolas’s room and ignored the maids. I showered

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

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

if it isn’t the w*hor*e,”

Alpha cast her aside to get her scent of him,” She said and

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, the traitor. And when he rips your heart out, you and your treacherous father will

no one will touch you or want you after this. Enjoy it while it lasts,” Gezel

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

saying was true, then

cold

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,

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

on me because you are jealous…” I said, and

Gezel decided to slap me. There 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

memo. I am off limits,” I said and pushed past them. They were in so

my head down because of my father and my people, but now that Nikolas had given me his word, I would not allow anyone to walk all

entered the Queen’s room and found

you long enough,” Lisa said, and

am so sorry. I had a run-in with Gezel and Erica on my way

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

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.

them why they were referred to as halfbreeds.

me. She had sauce on the corner of her lips. I pointed at it as she wiped

you to be offended,” I said, and both of

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