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.

Morning came, and we headed back to

a messenger from Hill

I 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

office, and I was surprised to find Gabriel and Isreal there. They had a map on the table, and I think they were working on

entered, he stood up. I did not take offence; instead, I went to see

your Majesty,” Gabriel and

this?”

they do destroy the work done. So we are mapping out where the

pass through

of the forest they desire.

Snow will have to converge

ships on the

we are yet to determine is where

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 go ahead first,” he asked, sounding defensive, and I had to scold him to speak to the man respectfully. Grant apologised, and Gabriel told him

to be partial. But there

so we won’t be able to notify the people in Oakland Forest if

notify those in Riverdale when the battle begins,

groups will have roughly five to ten minutes of

there too; it will be a mix, but Lycans will have to

was

h*and and told him I loved the

had solved a problem I

was right about

have large vessels to transport troops. I had used the sea to invade Forest when I was conquering

had only fifty men and did

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

Semenov of

Snow Castle

Snow Kingdom

Nikolas Kowalski

Forest Kingdom

Dear Alpha Nikolas Kowalski,

unyielding determination to uphold the laws that bind our kingdoms together. Your recent actions have not gone unnoticed. I write to you today as both

of defying the

delicate balance between our realms intact for years. Your actions have demonstrated a blatant

that such defiance shall not

You will not ascend to the throne with impunity while trampling upon the laws that govern our realms. Your dreams of grandeur and power shall remain

I shall 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

shall crumble before

you will not face my wrath alone. 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 restore order to the

your actions will go unanswered and that you can live free from the consequences of your defiance. I assure you, Alpha Nikolas, this is not the case. You will not

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

you reflect upon your actions and choose the path of reason before it is too late. The choice is yours, Alpha Nikolas, but remember this:

a heavy heart and unwavering

Semenov of

and I couldn’t help but

with him. I was hopeful that he would attack because he had

to justify his actions by claiming

a crown that belongs

for him to lunch an attack and reap the benefits of my labour,

indeed the beginning of the

handed the letter to Qusack, who decided to read

in the 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. I guess

reached for Piotr’s letter

“My dearest friend,

support. Though I must admit,

attacking you. I am delighted to inform you that my father rejected

to strike after he defeats you. In light of these events, my father has entrusted me with the power

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