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.

was proud

to completion. It might not be as developed as the

mega city. I was proud of the

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

know if I would be the winner

time. I

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

was a battle that would be fought once, and there

the entrance to admire the place; Ania linked me to inform me the hall

to be a

were in charge of the menu, and I knew they would do an excellent Job. Aliana was my Luna; after

He looked neat and put together; although he won’t

stated, and

of that, we have staged three seats

had mentioned something like that. Although I knew shifting the meeting to Forest wasn’t to honour my status as royalty but to spy on me, I would

for the information and watched

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 knew that by now, so they were careful when linking each other, especially Aliana. I am

what is the situation?” I asked, wanting to know if guests had started arriving

crossed the outpost in a convoy. All from Snow, so they should arrive at the gate in fifteen minutes,” He replied, and I closed

and chose to link everyone

to remain in character and keep decorum. It is a meeting, not a war,” I linked everyone and broke the

I do?” I heard

your friends can go to the room.

the connection. There was no way I was going to give her up. Not even for the

welcome them. According to

decided to remain in

had to leave Aliana alone to join the halfbreeds in serving the snacks