Forged in the Flames by Karima Sa'ad Usman

Chapter 85

Forged In The Flames By Karima Sa’ad Usman

Chapter 85 Anxiety (Aliana POV)

The days leading up to the summit were nerve- racking. I did not know what to expect. Even though Nikolas seemed confident and at ease most of the time, I knew deep down he was worrying.

All the alphas of Hill and Snow would be in Riverhead, and there was a possibility that the kings would be here too.

I was worried about what it would mean for Nikolas. He had my scent, and the entire settlement had the scent of werewolves.

I suspected they chose the meeting location in the Forest to spy on Nikolas, and I didn’t like that. I asked my father about their plans, but he kept it a secret. Our conversation was strange, and all he said was that I was lucky. I didn’t understand why, and he still hadn’t explained.

Despite my father’s beliefs, the uncertainty of the summit kept me on edge.

Time passed slowly, and it eventually became nighttime. Lisa and Ania had to leave me to attend to the guests. I worried about them. Now that the Half-breeds were no longer branded, would they attract attention? I cared deeply for my friends and wanted them to be happy. They were both beautiful women whom any man would desire. I just wished they could find mates from Riverhead who would treat them with respect and live close to us. I wondered how Nikolas would react if some of his guests took an interest in the Half-breeds. Would he comply to gain the crown, or would he stand his ground? Numerous questions raced through my mind, and I was extremely nervous.

As I waited alone in the room, I heard a hesitant knock on the door. I realised it must be someone unfamiliar with Nikolas’s room. I got up to see who it was, and to my surprise, it was Gezel.

“I am sorry to bother you, Aliana, but I knew you would be alone since your friends were attending to the guests. Do you mind if I speak with you and maybe keep you company? I swear I mean no harm,” She said, and I thought about it.

It would be wise to say no and slam the door in her face, but she had been kind and minded her business most of the time, so I decided to let her in.

There was really nothing she could do to me. She entered the room and sat on one of the chairs farther away from the ones we usually sit on. I guess she was being cautious, and she was scared of Nikolas.

“Why aren’t you with your friends?” I asked, aware that the three of them used to spend time together.

“Erica and I stopped being friends a long time ago. I am glad I did not continue that friendship because she made bad decisions that got her into serious trouble. Beta Qusack has her locked up in a dungeon; I doubt he will let her back in. Lacy has been moved to work in Timber; she is no longer with us.” She said, and I nodded.

asked her, and she nodded. “Must be awfully lonely, especially

to be fun, but not anymore. I’ve been using my free time to reflect on my mistakes and work on self-improvement. I’ve taken up sewing as a hobby and might open a small fashion shop soon. Nothing

you something,” she said. I was attentive, giving her the go-ahead to tell me what she wanted

I urged her,

give Alpha the heads up, but Luna Isabelle is planning something horrible. She

that you are pregnant, and she tried to use it to confront Alpha, but it backfired. Now she is trying to see her brother. He

a way to ensure she does

in Forest. There is no tension, but it

might cost him terribly in the attempt to help her son,” She

need to think

have destabilised him, and I did not want him off balance while dealing with the likes of Fredrick and

assured me that he would take care of the situation. I didn’t know how he would do it,

said her time wasn’t worth it. At that moment, I wasn’t worried. As soon as she left, the anxiety crept

of bed and approached him. He pulled

too much,” he whispered in

I replied, resting my head against his chest. “Waiting alone was difficult, knowing that so many people had come to spy on you. Anything could have happened,” I

he reassured me, and I broke the

I helped him unbutton his shirt. As I did, he looked

meet his gaze because he would see the desire he had ignited, and this wasn’t the

unbuttoning his shirt, he took it off, and I

hand down to his abdomen, feeling the contours of his muscles. I had always found the tattoos

to look at him. He passionately k*issed me, and at that moment, all my anxiety disappeared. I could only focus on what we

and carried me to

at me, enveloping me in his arms. I looked at him above me, sensing his desire. I reached out and pulled him closer. He k*issed me again,

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