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.

long. I couldn’t wait for the two days to pass so I could see him again.

my father’s house in the morning and

as a palace because I had lived there all my life, and it was our packhouse. I

and found two Lycan women cleaning the place. “What are you doing here? Your master isn’t around,” one said, and

because of her. I would watch my tongue if I were you,”

but did not think I needed to

Nikolas did not hide was his feelings. He let people know that I wasn’t to be messed with. Whether they saw me as his whore or

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

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

the room and went

on the bed when I

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

to Nikolas’s room and ignored the maids. I showered in a hurry and threw on something

matter. There was no reason to look

Queen’s chamber, I ran into Erica and Gezel. I honestly did not have time for their

isn’t the w*hor*e,”

to get her scent of

f*uc*k you may be, you are still what you 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

no one will touch you or want you after this. Enjoy it

going to let her win. I planned to take my chances with Nikolas and see where it

she was saying was true, then so be

how cold Nikolas was, he would break

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

when he is done

on me because you are

I was going to let that fly. She was shocked when I slapped her back with some wolf strength. I saw blood at

Beta Qusack. I guess neither of you got the memo. I am off

was afraid and weak. I only kept 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 over me. Especially the

and found that Ania had finished feeding

enough,” Lisa said, and I had

am so sorry. I had a run-in with Gezel and Erica on my way here,” I said, and Ania looked

Nikolas had disciplined them the last time. Thinking of what happened when I gave up their names made

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 it

were referred to as halfbreeds.

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

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

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