Forged in the Flames by Karima Sa'ad Usman

Forged In The Flames By Karima Sa’ad Usman

Chapter 83 Summit (Nikolas POV)

The day of the meeting was finally upon us. Gabriel and Isreal had done an excellent job evacuating the werewolves and sending them to Woodland.

We had Lycans fill in for them in their duties, leaving just a few to demonstrate the level of the scarcity we were experiencing in the Labour market.

The palace was big enough to accommodate the guests for one night, and Gabriel had supervised cleaning the dormant wings to ensure room and boarding for all.

Although I intended for them to leave after the meeting, Gabriel had advised me otherwise, considering the distance they would have to travel to get home. It was only humane that I provided them with accommodation for the night. I suspected it would be a long night because I did not plan to sleep with them around.

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We stationed military, both newly trained and professionals, around the palace to protect and guard our interests should our guests decide to be disrespectful and throw my hospitality back in our faces.

The biggest challenge was getting the right mix of women for entertainment.

I did not trust the Lycans, who could be easily swayed and divulge information. It could hurt our plans. I decided to settle for Halfbreeds. They had just as much to lose as the werewolves, and they would not work against me because Forest was heaven compared to the other part.

Ania had promised to help source for good dancers, and I left her to it. Since it was no longer a secret that I had a werewolf mistress, I ensured Aliana had the appropriate attire should they request to meet her. One thing was sure; I would not let anyone disrespect her.

We were still unsure if Fredrick would come himself or if he would send a representative; likewise, Aleksander, we would just have to be ready to be surprised.

Whether they were present or not, it won’t change much.

The werewolf Omegas did an excellent job with the palace, which looked beautiful.

Though old, it did not look rundown. It looked like an expensive antique that was priceless.

The woods, stairs, chairs, tables and floors were polished. Everything looked neat and in good condition. It still had the dark antique feel but was expensive and intimidating.

proud of

completion. It might not be as developed as the other regions, but it

on its way to becoming a mega city. I was proud of the work and hoped we would complete it as a kingdom, not a

said I wasn’t nervous about the meeting. I was worried. I could not anticipate how the

if I would

it didn’t matter, but it was necessary to buy time. I wanted to be ready before I declared

not want them to suspect my intentions and attack me when I least expected it when

wanted to be prepared because it was a battle that would be fought once, and there could only

place; Ania linked me to inform me the hall was ready, and they had

planned to be a

and I knew they would do

looked neat and put together; although he won’t be a part of

Highness,” he stated, and I was

meetings. Because of that, we have staged three seats to preside over the meeting; You

to Forest wasn’t to honour my status as royalty but

for the information

my office. No one was there, so I closed the door and sat on my chair. Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes and tried to listen to the people’s conversations at the gate. I could only listen to mind links: Most people

what is the situation?” I asked, wanting to know if guests had started arriving because I was expecting people from Snow to have

crossed the outpost in a convoy. All from Snow, so they should arrive at the

and chose to link

on their way in. I want everyone to remain in character and keep

I heard

the

and I closed the connection. There was no way I was going to

to tradition,

to remain in my

in serving the snacks and