Forged in the Flames by Karima Sa'ad Usman

Forged In The Flames By Karima Sa’ad Usman

Chapter 84 Summit 2 (Nikolas POV)

I got to the steps leading to the platform where the chairs were. I stood and looked up at the two kings.

The Alphas sat down.

It was now my turn to pay respect to the Kings that were present. I bowed to King Fredrick and Aleksander, climbed up the platform, and took my seat.

Abraham and Qusack sat on the floor with the other alphas, representing Forest. One day Alphas in Forest will occupy some of the seats, too, and it won’t just be my officers and me.

Title of the document

“Have you met the real heir?” King Fredrick said, and I looked at Miles.

“I am thrilled to meet the son of my father’s mistress. If that is what you claim, but according to records, Olive was buried with her child,” I said and looked at Abraham to bring the records. He nodded, letting me know he could get it if requested.

There was a look of dissatisfaction on Fredrick’s face.

“Unless you can prove beyond reasonable doubt that this isn’t a fabrication and Miles Gordon is the son of King Mathias, I say we drop it and move to more pressing matters,” I said, and everyone was silent, I

I looked at Miles to study him. He stood tall and regal; he was handsome, and unlike me, he had no visible scars, but something was broken about him. I did not want to imagine what it was like for him growing up in Snow at the mercy of my evil uncle.

I did not know how to reach out to him, but unfortunately, he was on the wrong team, so I will treat him as an enemy for now.

“Well, everyone can see the resemblance between Miles and Mathais,” Fredrick said, laughing, and King Aleksander interrupted him. “Well, as everyone can see, Nikolas has his eyes, and his mother was Mathias’s wife. There is also no record of Mathais disowning or rejecting her baby. You chose to dismiss all that and still tried to disqualify Nikolas,” Aleksander said, and Fredrick growled.

“You are the King of Snow, and I am King of Hill; we wield equal strength on this council. You do not get to pick and choose which law to obey and which to bend. Since you have decided to disqualify your nephew because of the stupid grudge between you and your sister, you have also disqualified the Halfbreed.

It also troubles me how you got your hands on Mathia’s son if that is what he is. Because I know, Mathias never liked you.

If you choose to pursue this path, you will be digging a hole you won’t be able to cover up, Fredrick. Now, skip the whole nonsense and move to the following action.

The thing that brought us here. Our trade deal and assessing the Prince to see if he has kept up his side of the bargain,” Aleksander said forcefully, and I was impressed by his bravery. 2

I looked at Piotr with a question in my eyes, wondering what had come over the Hill King that made him grow ball overnight.

Piotr shrugged and smiled, but I knew there was more to it than that, and I hoped he would share it with me soon.

Miles went to sit next to Piotr on the floor, and I couldn’t help but let my eye wander to him.

I could not believe I had a sibling. This wasn’t the kind of atmosphere I would have wanted our meeting to be, but unfortunately, it was. I would just have to wait and see how things go.

us here,” Alpha Olsen said, and

will start by thanking his highness, Prince Nikolas, for granting us an audience

we received in Forest, but we are grateful

to you for how things went in Snow during our last

harsh truths were divulged, and we hope it has not changed your opinion about our community,” He said, and I just smiled, knowing he had lied because that wasn’t the last

seen all the construction works going on and also noticed the tireless efforts exerted to bring this place to life. One thing that baffles me is that we had reports that the

my reply, so it wasn’t a difficult

Forest wasn’t easy. I had to chip away bit by bit. Conquering it, pack by pack, territory by territory, until I had isolated Riverhead and

and citizens to push back, and in the process, they lost a chunk of their population. Some have also died due to insufficient care, so I am building the werewolf hospital. I can’t have a mega city without slaves to help me

of them laughed, and they seemed satisfied with

lie?” Olsen said, looking

are these informants?” I asked,

won’t be informants if they are

were dead and rotting in the ground, while I had two locked up underground, chained in silver.

was only keeping those two for information and intel. Once I was satisfied with what they had to offer, they, too, would join their comrades in the beyond if there

informants must have misled you, your majesty, for reasons

Send your scouts to check,” Fredrick said, but I had

none of the scouts would have the time to search

send scouts around. I am tired of saying the same thing. Maybe it will be best if you see it for yourself. I can delegate an officer to be the designated driver for that escapade,” I said confidently, and

matter that has brought us here.” He said, and I braced myself

into giving you a crown. Let’s say you settle down with a Lycan. What will happen to

werewolf mistress mated or not. After all, King Fredrick has a beautiful werewolf Mistress in Snow. No one is questioning him about her. He even claimed her, so why can’t I keep my spoils?” I asked them, and they began to

it is a revenge thing for you?”

except the slave trade, of which you can see I do not have stock, so it is time for the committee to decide if they will give me my crown. I

are yet to enter a trade deal with you; it seems you only approved to trade with alphas

a question, and you will be honest with

enemies and give them the power to fight you?” I asked, and his eyes

as a lost prince trying to restore my family name. I toiled for fifteen years, gathering an army and taking back what was stolen from me, only for this committee to play politics

to paint me as a bastard. Even now that we all know I am Mathais’s son, none of you dare to own up and speak the truth. That the crown should be given to me, and you expect me

me, I

reasons as honestly as possible,” I said calmly, and Piotr laughed evilly. Miles almost chuckled, but he controlled himself. It was clear

As long as he isn’t in agreement, we can’t give you the crown, and none of us wants to risk a war with

belong to the same pack unless this was his unique ability. Linking people that he wasn’t connected

as for the crown, I

need to do a lot more than a snack and drink to convince me to

prince status is not verified either. The only reason you are getting this much respect is that you are

verified. It is not yours to give. He is already a prince by birth. As I stated, no record says that Mathias disowned his son. As you have proven, he might have wanted

like Mathais, there is no record of Mathais having a son by that name. So, unfortunately, you can’t force your way this time, Fredrick. It is time you start respecting boundaries. Forest has a leader now,

very angry,