Forged in the Flames by Karima Sa'ad Usman

Chapter 72

Chapter 72 Correspondence (Nikolas POV)

Qusack finally arrived with a dark-haired Lycan called Shirley. She was pretty, but she could not compete with Aliana or Natasha.

She dressed provocatively in skimpy sheer clothing that left little to the imagination.

I guess Qusack had told her who she would be dining with, and she planned to score. I could see her disappointment when she saw Natasha and Aliana.

Everyone in Forest knew they could not compete with Aliana, where I was concerned, so I figured she had come dressed that way to hold on to Qusack or catch the prince’s attention.

Shirley sat down after greeting us, and Qusack sat with her.

He had an apologetic look showing he was sorry for bringing her along, but it wasn’t his fault. I was the one that insisted that he brings a date.

He had found a way to oblige, so I couldn’t complain.

I noticed Shierly was looking at Aliana and Natasha as if they were beneath her, so I put her in her place so she does not ruin our evening.

“Watch yourself at this table. You are simply here because Beta Qusack invited you. Suppose you condescendingly look at Aliana or Natasha. In that case, you will be punished,” I linked her, not wanting anyone to hear or know what I had told her. Because I did not want our evening to be awkward. I saw her tense up and lower her gaze just as she should.

Ania and Lisa brought in the food ready to serve. They dressed nicely, and Aliana smiled at Ania. Seeing they had all straightened their hair, I believe they did their hair and make-up together. The clothes they wore were good-looking. The dresses were mid-length, and they looked nice and elegant. They did not look like servants at all.

“The two of you are serving tonight?” Qusack asked Ania, and she smiled and nodded.

“Yes, Beta,” she said, then moved to serve me the appetiser while Lisa served the prince and Natasha the appetiser. After serving Aliana and me, Ania served Qusack and Shirley.

Shirley wasn’t nice to Ania, but Ania managed her complaints gracefully. I wondered why Grant sent her for branding. One day I will find out.

“This isn’t a five-star restaurant, Shirley, and you are a guest here,” I warned the girl.

I could see Qusack’s unease.

I wondered why he would bring a Lycan. There were always arrogant and bitchy. I do not believe it is in their nature, but the Unity law gives them the right to be blotchy towards lesser breeds.

I believe it is because werewolves and mixed breeds are more attractive because of their fragile feminine features.

Lycan women are attractive too, but they have a strong masculine element that detracts from the gentle feminine look. That was why most people found werewolves and mixed breeds more attractive.

Qusack cautioned her and then apologised.

did not give us any trouble after that

about many things, but the

and Natasha

women were comfortable being friends

the dining room. I told Qusack that he could excuse himself after dessert or send Shirley home, then

Lisa served a dark chocolate cake that

it so much that

cake was that good. I wondered why we never ate dessert like this at the dining. “I did, Beta,” Ania said, beaming at him, and I was impressed. We all were. It was obvious she was happy

Qusack asked, amused, still munching

his third helping, and I knew there would be no leftovers to take to our room, so Aliana could have something should she need food in the middle

she was a very gifted baker,” Piotr finally spoke,

need. I do not want you doing it alone. If they give you trouble in the kitchen, report to Qusack. He will handle it. I said and looked at the

sweetness in our lives amidst the chaos of bitterness, envy and vengeance,” I said,

my stay in the Forest

were all tired, most especially Piotr, who

to our bedroom after dinner, and we were too tired and full to do anything. We simply stripped, and I

had set a lot of things in motion. I could not afford to slow down. I linked Ania and Lisa to split themselves; One should serve the prince while the other should serve Aliana in the room. I planned to eat breakfast in the

thought, piles of letters were waiting for me when I got to the office.

and going to sit at my table, and Qusack sat

he said, and

send them to those we desire to trade with,” I said, uninterested and unwilling to read the letter’s content. The

the matter?” I asked them, and Qusack

from you,”

them are your supporters on the committee. They want you to make an exception and sell some slaves to

to work in factories for their businesses and

their support next meeting. If I agreed, I would be betraying

was a wise thing to do.

people just employ Lycans to do

to answer the question

had no rights. They could be overworked without consequences, which was free labour in the long run. It

did not feel like

the papers aside,

the letter sorting going?” I asked, and

still working on them, Alpha,” he said, his hands shaking.

have read so far, whoever was keeping those letters was busy compiling evidence against certain people,”

to tell you what is in it and then read it afterwards? Either way, Alpha, you have to read these letters,” He

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