Forged in the Flames by Karima Sa'ad Usman

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.
“So, it is just you?” I asked her, and she nodded. “Must be awfully lonely, especially at the garden parties,” I said, knowing the
three of them loved it there.
“It used 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 extravagant like those in other regions, but it’s a
start,” she shared, and I smiled at her. It was evident that she meant no harm, so I relaxed.
“Aliana, I need to tell you something,” she said. I was attentive, giving her the go-ahead to tell me what she wanted to say.
“Please speak,” I urged her, and she relaxed.
“You need to be careful. I do not know if you can give Alpha the heads up, but Luna Isabelle is planning something horrible. She
was the cause of Erica’s predicament. Making her spy on everyone, most especially you, on her behalf.
Then she heard from a hospital worker 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 is in the building.
Please try and find a way to ensure she does not see him.
I like how things are in Forest. There is no tension, but it seems the woman has an incessant need to be better than others.
She might cost him terribly in the attempt to help her son,” She told me, and I could not believe how far this woman would go.
I did not need to think twice when I linked
Qusack about what Gezel had told me. Telling Nikolas would have destabilised him, and I did not want him off balance while
dealing with the likes of Fredrick and the alphas, so Qusack will do.
I relayed the information to Beta Qusack, and he assured me that he would take care of the situation. I didn’t know how he would
do it, but I was relieved that precautionary measures would be taken.

Gezel spent time with me talking about fashion, fabrics and prints, and soon she decided to retire. I would be lying if I said her
time wasn’t worth it. At that moment, I wasn’t worried. As soon as she left, the anxiety crept back in, and I was nervous again.
“Still awake, little wolf?” he asked me. I got out of bed and approached him. He pulled me close, embraced me, and k*issed my
neck.
“You shouldn’t worry too much,” he whispered in my ear.
“I couldn’t help it,” 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 confessed, and he gently caressed my back.
“Well, nothing happened,” he reassured me, and I broke the embrace.
Knowing he wanted to shower, I helped him unbutton his shirt. As I did, he looked at me, causing me to blush and become a bit
shy.
I knew my cheeks were turning red because he gently stroked them, studying my face. I couldn’t meet his gaze because he
would see the desire he had ignited, and this wasn’t the right time for that.
After unbuttoning his shirt, he took it off, and I couldn’t resist t*ouching his chest.
I traced my hand down to his abdomen, feeling the contours of his muscles. I had always found the tattoos on his body
fascinating, and I took my time to admire them.
He lifted my chin, urging me to look at him. He passionately k*issed me, and at that moment, all my anxiety disappeared. I could
only focus on what we were doing.
He k*issed me and carried me to the bed.
Breaking the k*iss, he gazed 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, then moved his k*isses to my neck. He nibbled gently, almost as if he was about to claim
me. The thought alone made me feel a*roused.
“Nikolas,” I m*oaned, longing to bear his mark but knowing we would have to wait a little longer.
I ran my f*ingers through his hair as he continued his ministrations with his l*ips and tongue. He travelled from my neck to my
b*reasts and down to my belly button.

“You’re so ready,” he groaned, and I responded with a m*oan. He moved back up to meet my eyes.
“You know I’ll never share,” he declared, and I didn’t know where that came from. I was too overwhelmed to speak, so I simply
nodded.
He moved back down and removed my panties. I knew they were soaked by now. He inserted his f*inger inside me, and I felt the
urge to grind against it while he satisfied my hunger and need for him.
Without warning, he s*uc*ked my clit into his m*outh and skillfully stimulated it with his tongue. He licked and s*uc*ked on it,
creating intense pleasure. M*oans and, eventually, cries escaped my l*ips. My senses were heightened, allowing me to feel
every sensation intensely. “Nikolas,” I m*oaned as he brought me closer to climax. I tightly grabbed his hair, feeling a wave of
e*cstasy building up within me. The pleasure was overwhelming, and my body struggled to handle it. I felt him grip my h*ips,
holding me steady as he continued to please me. The pleasure consumed me as I reached my peak. I trembled and tugged at
his hair, trying to manage the overwhelming sensation. He kept his f*ingers inside me, providing support and prolonging my
pleasure. Eventually, I began to shake, and he entered me. He thrust with vigour and precision, hitting all the right spots. My
vision blurred, and my mind could no longer comprehend my surroundings. The pleasure was the only thing I could feel, see,
and think about.
Nikolas turned me onto my hands and knees and took me from behind. He thrust into me repeatedly, the sound of our bodies
colliding filling the room. He pulled me into a forty-five- degree angle, continuing his relentless rhythm. He kneaded my b*reasts
and played with my n*ipples. The fire of passion burned fiercely between us, and I revelled in it.
“Don’t hold backyour m*oans, little wolf. Let them hear,” he urged me, knowing I had been restraining myself.
“Mine,” he declared, thrusting into me relentlessly. I had already climaxed twice, and now I felt the third orgasm building within
me. “Ah!” A loud m*oan of release escaped my l*ips as he increased his speed, thrusting deeply and rapidly. My intense release
continued wave after wave of pleasure. My ears rang, and bright spots danced in my vision. My body lost control, but I welcomed
it. He maintained his pace until finally stilling, releasing himself inside me.
He groaned and grunted with satisfaction.
Slowly, he withdrew, and I collapsed on the bed, lying face down like a limp doll. Nikolas held me and cuddled me, gently
stroking my hair. He k*issed my shoulder, then my neck, and pulled me into a protective spooning position. I felt safe and
grateful.

I woke up in the morning to find Nikolas dressed and preparing to leave. It was an unusual hour to be awake and ready for the
day, considering he had only come in at midnight. Understanding that it was due to the presence of the guests, I didn’t question
him about it. He walked over to me and k*issed me.
“I just want to bid my guests farewell. They have started to leave,” he explained, and I nodded, aware that he had done the same
when he visited Hill and Snow. He had left early to ensure he returned home on time.
He gently k*issed my cheek, easing any worries that must have been visible on my face.
“It will all be over soon, little wolf. I promise. We won’t have to hide away in my bedroom and pretend anymore,” he assured me. I
smiled, letting him know that his words had comforted me. He left the room in high spirits, and I went back to sleep.