Forged in the Flames by Karima Sa'ad Usman

Morning came, and I could see Aliana had a good night’s sleep. Contrary to what I thought, she was fast asleep after our first round. I guessed it was the pregnancy making her so tired. I

watched her sleep peacefully and was thankful for her strength. I gently snuck out of bed to freshen up and plan my day.

As things were, every second counted.

I needed to get the crown before Aliana began to show, so I needed to get on it quickly. Being on a clock made me more focused because now the time of achievement was no longer indefinite, and there was no room for unfounded situations. I planned to discuss Doctor Newton with Qusack and tell him about Aliana1 s pregnancy before we headed to Gabriel’s house.

Aliana had finally given up the name of the nurse that attended to her at the clinic. I needed to control the situation.

I showered in a hurry; Ania and Lisa were plating our food by the time I left the bathroom.

I noticed their demeanour change, and it made me chuckle a bit. The three of them were unlikely friends, and their loyalty towards each other was extreme.

Ania and Lisa had stuck out their necks for Aliana countless times. Especially when I was acting like a fool and battling with the mate pull. They continued doing so up till now.

Seeing Ania, I remembered the brand on her neck, and I planned to also deal with that matter and abolish it today. People should not be rejected and branded simply because they aren’t full breeds. It was wrong what Grant did to her. I planned to fix it.

“Good morning, Alpha?” The women said, and I placed my index f*inger on my lips to indicate they should be quiet.

“Link me instead,” I linked both of them, and they nodded.

“I am heading for a meeting now; remain with her and ensure she has everything she needs. Also, no one should get close enough to know she is pregnant, not even my mother,” I linked both of them, and Ania looked at me with surprise.

She did not think Aliana would have it in her to tell me.

I wondered what they were planning to do if she did not tell me. I did not have to think too long. I figured terminating the pregnancy seemed like the only option to them.

I gazed at Aliana where she lay and remembered the fear in her eyes. I really needed to watch my emotions around her. She was easily affected by it. I guess I sometimes forget she is a Werewolf. I wondered how she and Raven cope when I am annoyed.

I headed to the closet and dressed up.

Ania and Lisa remained in the room. They looked more relaxed, and I could see that Ania was a little bit happy. She must have been worried for Aliana and the baby.

Well, now she knows she has nothing to worry about. Her friend was safe.

I left the room and headed to my office. I planned to walk with Qusack while discussing the matter, then head to the Wolf clinic with him before seeing Doctor Newton. I had it all planned out. I hoped to finish before noon so I could see Gabriel. Hopefully, he would be forthcoming and have credible things to tell me.

in the office?” I

morning to you,” he said, and

happy. Indeed the news would have been great had it not been for the

entered my office and was glad

take a stroll with me? I plan to check on the werewolf hospital construction this morning, and then I will see Gabriel and get his side of the story.” I

for me to rely on her account of the event. I would use Gabriel’s instead since some things he told Aliana checked out,” I said, and Qusack joined me

to her?” Qusack asked on our way out of the building,

lengthy discussion last night. Some of which I will link to share with you because I need your help, and you are the only one I can trust not to betray me,” I said, and he was attentive. We walked out of the compound onto the

we taking a Rickshaw, or are we walking?”

in the mood for exercise today,” I said, remembering my ordeal the last time I

walked a bit, and I

said,

eyes to let him know he was to keep

linked me, and

why she was acting weird. She found

planning to terminate it.

have been there. She was terrified. Not because of me but because she

to use the birth control pills deliberately. She feels he is a traitor,” I linked him,

it down for him, as

sure. There was a high possibility that he was genuinely clueless about female reproduction, and as for your mother, maybe he did not feel there was a need to waste resources on a feral wolf. You know, even Doctor Adam was difficult sometimes,” Qusack said, trying to be logical about it. It seemed coincidental if he put it that way, but I did not want to dismiss Aliana’s view. I needed to take her seriously because she would be my life mate. She was also

Qusack, I want to test his

I planned to do. Qusack felt it was the best

do with it. Confronting the doctor will have to come after the test, not before it but for now, I will limit

work for a month after we have fed him the misleading

issue with Newton was out of the way.

or you will violate the Unity law, allowing Fredrick to attack should you

no guarantee that we would achieve our goal before then. If I hid Aliana away, people would know something was off. I had to come up with a

at a time. I want to figure out Nurse Alison and ensure she does not speak of it to anyone. She needed to know the dangers of what would happen should it get to the wrong ears,” I

bother. I will do it on your behalf. It is best this way,” He said, and I contemplated for a while,

what is next on our list?” Qusack asked me playfully when

should also find a way to eliminate traces of

heart is indeed increasing in size. Please tell me what made