Forged in the Flames by Karima Sa'ad Usman

Chapter 96

Forged In The Flames By Karima Sa’ad Usman

Chapter 96 The Much Needed Boost (Nikolas POV)

I had yet to bring myself to send a message to Piotr requesting help.

I did not want to impose, nor did I want him to prove his friendship.

I believe if indeed he planned on helping, he would send me a letter, and the fact that I was yet to receive any from him, I believed it was all talk.

I was impressed with what Ingham and Grant did in Timber.

Title of the document

The werewolf engineers replicated the weapons we bought and even made exceptional modifications.

We did not know if Fredrick would come with weapons, but if that was the case, we would be ready.

Our blades were galvanised with silver, there were lighter, sharper and easy to wield. Our gun loaded faster and discharged bullets more quickly than the prototype.

We had some grenades too.

Also, special vests were created to stop bullets from piercing our chests. The engineers had outdone themselves, and I was impressed by their work.

“This is impressive,” I said to Ingham, who was standing beside me, and he beamed with joy and bowed his head.

He was the one in charge of the section, and he had done an excellent job.

He would have still been in the Ranks if he had not defied me and treated Aliana disrespectfully simply because he felt he could.

Not wanting to dwell in the past, I moved on.

Qusack and I checked everything and came to the conclusion that we were more than ready for the war. Though Fredrick had the number, we had weapons to even the odds.

I was satisfied with the work and grateful for the team I had gathered over the years. They had been indeed loyal and faithful. I wouldn’t have come far without them; keeping that at the back of my mind, I appreciated them.

When we were having drinks in the night after we were done, I decided to speak to my men. I cleared my throat and looked at them with gratitude.

“Just yesterday, we were running in the wild trying to survive. I met you all at your lowest, and you all knew when I was nothing but a lost prince trying to survive and take back what is rightfully his.

You followed me diligently and were devoted to my cause.

They say Lycans are incapable of Loyalty, but in our case, it is wrong. Your Loyalty has been unwavering, giving me the courage to press on even when it seems there is no road ahead.

I want you all to know that I appreciate all you are doing, and I want to plead with all of you to ensure you do not fall on the battlefield.

The only one that should fall is Fredrick and his followers. I want to sit, party, and drink with all of you when this is over. I want to attend your weddings and meet your children. Promise me that you all will survive,” I said, and Qusack patted my shoulder.

“We want the same promise from you, your majesty,” he said, and with that, we made a toast promising each other that we would grow old and have each other’s back. After the promises, Ingham moved to speak, and I decided to give him the floor.

“I want to start by apologising to you for what I did. It was wrong of me to treat Aliana the way I did, and my time away has helped me to reflect on my flaws. I just want to plead for forgiveness and hope you will give me a chance to apologise to Aliana properly,” he said, and I nodded with a half smile.

“From the moment I called you in and entrusted you with a responsibility, a profound transformation occurred within me. It was a moment of forgiveness, a letting go of any lingering resentment. I am sure that Aliana, too, harbours no grudges. Nevertheless, I encourage you to extend your heartfelt apology to her, which shall bring solace to your troubled heart.

Ingham, I beseech you to understand something of great importance. It is a truth that resonates deeply within me, one that I implore you to embrace wholeheartedly: women, be they werewolves, halfbreeds, or Lycans, deserve the utmost respect. They should never be treated as mere objects of pleasure or amusement. No, they are the essence of our existence, the steady anchor that keeps us grounded amidst life’s tumultuous storms.

They possess an extraordinary capacity to help us forget our troubles, providing us with a compassionate shoulder to lean on. When we find ourselves unable to reveal our vulnerabilities, they graciously offer their unwavering support. They endure our shortcomings and breathe life into us with their boundless joy, love, and laughter. In tending to our humanity, they preserve our sanity and nurture our souls.

These remarkable beings, whether friends, lovers, mothers, sisters, or colleagues, are the pillars of our strength. They deserve our utmost reverence and admiration.

Their unwavering love propels us forward, igniting the fire within our hearts. Their presence is a gift, a constant reminder of their profound impact on our lives. I hope you remember these things and never try to disrespect a woman again,”

As I spoke these words, Ingham nodded, his eyes filled with remorse and shame. And at that moment, I could sense a flicker of understanding awakening within him, as if he glimpsed the magnitude of his actions.

went smoothly. Morning came, and we headed back to

a messenger

wanted to head up and see Aliana first, but I decided to attend to the messenger. He was a werewolf, so I knew he won’t be going back because of the

there. They had a map on the table, and I think they were working

was sitting in my seat. The moment I entered, he stood up. I did not take offence; instead,

morning, your Majesty,” Gabriel and Isreal greeted me,

this?”

destroy the work done.

through here to

Forest and going to any part of the forest they desire. In this case, it

have to converge at Greystone before heading towards us. Unless they go by sea and dock at

put ships on the water, so they

is where we will lie

hide them in Riverdale unless we move closer and have some of our troops hide in Oakland Forest, while the Lycans would wait in Riverdale,” Gabriel said, and Grant disagreed. “Why should the Lycans

trying to be partial. But there is quite a

we won’t be able

will notify those in Riverdale when the battle

two groups will have roughly five to ten minutes

will be a mix, but Lycans will have to be more because of the range,” he

it was

his h*and and told

problem I was trying to figure

was right about Fredrick not

had used the sea to invade Forest when I was conquering the packs in bits and

because I had only fifty men and did not require a large

my chair, ready to read the letter, when Isreal h*anded me another letter that came from the post office. I thought it was an RSVP response until I saw Snow’s seal on it and decided to

Fredrick Semenov of

Snow Castle

Snow Kingdom

Kowalski of

Forest Kingdom

Dear Alpha Nikolas Kowalski,

bind our kingdoms together. Your recent actions have

stand accused of defying the

our realms intact for years. Your actions have

that such defiance shall not

shall not allow you to witness the day of your Coronation. You will not ascend to the throne with impunity while trampling upon the laws that govern our realms. Your dreams of

descend upon your lands like an unyielding storm. I shall render your army feeble and your territories lifeless. The consequences of your actions shall be felt with a

shall crumble before the

The Hill King, a steadfast ally and defender of the Unity Law, shall join me in bringing you to justice. We shall strip away your ill-gotten power and

from the consequences of your defiance. I assure you, Alpha Nikolas, this is not the case. You

wrongdoing, and seek forgiveness. Failure to do so will result in annihilating your ambitions and the irrevocable destruction

Alpha Nikolas, but remember this: defying the unity that

heart and unwavering

Semenov of

I couldn’t

him. I was hopeful that he would attack because he had now given me the right to defend

that he attempted to justify his actions by

does taking a crown that belongs to me an

have toiled only for him to lunch an attack and reap the benefits of my labour, but he is

the beginning of the end

the letter to Qusack, who decided to read it

room laughed because Fredrick had sounded like a wounded Lion. He would not bother writing me a letter if he had the might he boasted of. He will just attack. Something was wrong with his presumed might.

for Piotr’s letter and opened

“My dearest friend,

I must admit, I was taken aback by the

assistance in attacking you. I am delighted to inform you that my father rejected his plea. Furious,

these events, my father has entrusted me with the power to make a decision, and

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