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.

the night went smoothly. Morning

we found a

but I decided to attend to the messenger. He was a werewolf, so I knew

office, and I was surprised to find Gabriel and Isreal there. They had

did not take offence; instead, I

Majesty,” Gabriel and Isreal greeted me, and I

this?” I asked

wouldn’t want to fight in Riverhead, so they do destroy the work done. So we are mapping out

through

any part of the forest they desire. In this case, it

Both troops from Hill and Snow will have to converge at Greystone before heading towards us. Unless they go by sea and

know they won’t put ships on the water, so they will likely travel on

are yet to determine is where we will lie in

our troops hide in Oakland Forest, while the Lycans would wait in Riverdale,” Gabriel said, and Grant

not trying to be partial. But there is quite

mind link cannot travel that distance, so we won’t be able to notify the people in Oakland Forest if the attack has

than that. The Lycans will notify those in Riverdale

two groups will have roughly

Lycans in Riverdale; werewolves will be there too; it will be a mix, but Lycans will have to be more because of

that, it was a

and told him I loved

I

about

invade Forest when

only fifty men and did

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

Fredrick Semenov

Snow Castle

Snow Kingdom

Nikolas Kowalski

Forest Kingdom

Dear Alpha Nikolas Kowalski,

actions have not gone unnoticed. I write to you today as both a warning and a testament

of defying the Unity

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

such defiance shall not

ascend to the throne with impunity while trampling upon the laws that govern our realms. Your dreams of grandeur and power shall remain just that – mere dreams, forever out of

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 with a force that resonates

shall

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 Forest

that 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 live to regret your actions; regret is not

a final warning. Submit to the might of Snow, acknowledge your wrongdoing, and seek forgiveness. Failure

choice is yours, Alpha Nikolas, but remember this: defying the unity that binds our kingdoms shall bear

heavy heart and unwavering

Semenov of

read, and I couldn’t help but

to join forces with him. I was hopeful that he would

that he attempted to justify his actions by

does taking a crown that belongs to me an act of

have toiled only for him to lunch an attack and reap the

beginning of the

letter to Qusack, who

a letter if he had the might he boasted of. He will

for Piotr’s letter

“My dearest friend,

determination in my heart. I am immensely proud of you, and I want you to know that you have my unwavering support. Though I must admit, I was taken aback by the fact that you kept your intentions hidden from me.

Fredrick approached my father, seeking his assistance in attacking you. I am delighted to inform

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

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