Forged in the Flames
Chapter 93

Chapter 93

Forged In The Flames By Karima Sa’ad Usman

Chapter 93 The Rise Of Hill (Piotr’s POV)

It had finally happened. I knew Nikolas was up to something when I arrived at Forest for the committeemeeting and found it almost empty. His audacity impressed me, but it hurt that he did not trust me withhis plans.

There was also a possibility I had put the idea in his head.

I sat in my chambers, wondering how everyone would respond to Nikolas’s actions.

This was a defining moment for all of us, and I was very eager to see the outcome. I wasn’t lying whenI said he would have my support. Whatever the outcome may be, I was willing to support him.

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Avoiding my father, I linked my trusted Beta, Gerald, to gather our top officers and meet me in thetraining room. I did not know who my father would side with or what the alphas of Hill would do, but Iowned my father’s army, and I planned to lend Nikolas a helping h*and.

The fight wasn’t his alone. Nikolas being King would mean a bright future for Natasha and me, and Iwon’t let him do all the work so I can reap the benefits if he succeeds. I plan to work with him andensure he succeeds.

I wore my shirt and headed to the training room to commence the meeting. I asked two trusted warriorsto position themselves at the entrance to ensure no one would eavesdrop on the meeting. They couldhear our discussion posted outside, so they won’t be excluded.

Gerald was surprised and confused about the impromptu meeting because it was unlike me. The lookon his face showed he knew what I had to say was serious.

“What is the occasion, your highness?” Gerald asked me, and I took a seat.

“Prince Nikolas Kowalski has decided to crown himself as king of Forest,” I said, and they lookedconfused.

I could understand their confusion because it had nothing to do with us on the surface.

“My father might sit on the fence on this one, but I do not plan to. I plan to support the prince, “ I said,and there was worry etched on their faces.

“If I may speak, your Highness. Don’t you think we would be stepping on King Fredrick’s toes?” heasked with worry, and I nodded.

“My point precisely. Hill isn’t Snow, so why should Fredrick have so much influence here?

We are disrespected and disregarded by Snow citizens because they feel we bow to their King.

Our need for peace has made us the joke of our region.

Prince Nikolas is doing something we wouldn’t dare do out of fear.

I do not know if Fredrick would object and attack Nikolas on this. Still, I want us to seize the opportunityto liberate ourselves.

When I become King, I refuse to bow to Fredrick. It is best we join forces with Forest and take him outthan allow him to take over Forest and become a more powerful enemy in future, an enemy we wouldhave no choice but to bow.

This is the time to nip his tyranny and evil in the bud,” I said, and they understood my point. Thecomprehension in their eyes showed they were convinced.

“Any objections?” I asked, and there was none. “So, what should we do?” Gerald asked, and I nodded.

“Prepare yourselves and our warriors secretly. Fredrick is yet to react, so we will wait and see. If hedoes, we will claim to be neutral. We know what he would do next. He will seek support from our Kingand the alphas of Hill. After he has convinced them, I will call a meeting with alphas to feel for theirallegiance. Mind you, this is not a move to ask them to join us; this move will be to feel for those likelyto side with Fredrick and to ensure they cannot lend the tyrant a helping h*and..” I said, and an evil grinwent across Gerald’s face. Most of the officers present understood my plan, and they liked it. “It seemsyou have it all figured out,” Gerald said, and I nodded.

He had no idea how long I had thought of this and how I was finally happy it was happening. From themoment I saw Nikolas, I knew his presence would signal a new era. I was glad to see it happening.

We ended the meeting, and they all went to work.

Two days later, Fredrick arrived at our Kingdom. It was unlike him to pay my father a visit. He wouldusually settle for letters and summon my father if there was a need for a face -to-face discussion.

This was unusual behaviour, but I already knew why.

My father disagreed with him when they attended the meeting in Forest. I knew Fredrick was beingcareful because he would need my father’s support on this one. It was no longer between him and myfather anymore. A third Kingdom was being resurrected, and the majority would likely win.

I was curious to know the purpose of his visit. Still, I dared not approach the King’s office without beingsummoned, so I waited in my office nervously.

“Join me in my office, Piotr,” I heard my father’s voice in my head, and I was ecstatic. I did not careabout the outcome of the meeting, but I was interested in the context of the discussion.

I got to my father’s office and walked in. Fredrick was surprised and a bit offended to see me.

“Good afternoon, you Majesty,” I said, bowing to Fredrick. He managed to respond.

“What is the meaning of this, Aleksander. This is the meeting of Kings,” Frederick protested, and myfather nodded while I sat on the couch in his office.

Frederick was seated on the comfortable chair before my father’s Desk. My father was sitting behindhis Desk.

“Piotr is the next King. I will be stepping down in four years, so I should carry him along to make thetransition easy.” My father explained.

“But this matter would be resolved in your time,” Fredrick protested.

“Do not assume the future, Fredrick, and do not underestimate Prince Nikolas; he isn’t feared andcalled a savage for nothing,” My father said, but Fredrick would not have it. Too bad for him; he was aguest in our home and had to abide by our rules.

“Very well then,” He reluctantly said, and I remained quiet. My purpose was to listen.

“I want you to join me in taking over Forest. Nikolas’s behaviour is disrespectful and cannot be trustedwith power, or he would abuse it,” he said, and I fought a laugh.

“Like you have?” My father said, and he frowned at my father.

“It is amazing to see that you need my help, Fredrick. You are always bullying our Kingdom with yourmight. Suddenly you are afraid that Nikolas will do the same to you,” My father said, and Fredrick

shook his head.

“I am not afraid of Nikolas, but we both know what he will do when he becomes King. Our regionsdepend on the slave trade. We need people that would build our city and carry out our chores. Weneed Loyal people. The werewolves are more loyal and trustworthy than the Lycans. Nikolas has awerewolf bitch he is screwing; there is no doubt he would abolish the law,” He said, and my fathernodded, i “He never said anything like that, nor did he act that way. Besides, you have a werewolfmistress, too. Why haven’t you abolished the law? We both know I have no problem letting the manhave his rights. Forest belongs to Nikolas; it belonged to his family and was stolen. The man single-h*andedly created an army and took it back. He does not need our permission to be King, he hasearned his place as King, and you have no right to oppose him,” My father said, stating his part.

My father was right. As long as Nikolas did not break the unity law, Fredrick had no justification forattacking Forest. He will be breaking the law doing so, but no one was brave enough to tell him to hisface. I was glad to see my father pushing back.

“So, what are you saying, Alex? Because it seems you have already chosen a side,” He said, and myfather shook his head.

“I will sit on the fence on this one. I will not waste the lives of my son and the military just to please you,Fred. You know I voted we give him his crown, and my vote hasn’t changed. If you want to fight Nikolasand take over Forest, you will be doing it on your own,” My father stated adamantly, and Fredricklooked at me. I remained silent and bore no expressions on my face.

“You have to support me because other than being colleagues, we will be family soon. Miles and Lenaare together,” he said as if it was a secret, and my father laughed. 1

“You mean I will be in-laws with Nikolas soon since Miles is his older brother. Besides, my children’slove interest does not affect my decisions,’ my father said, and technically, he was right. Miles was

Nikolas’s half-brother.

Frederick began to laugh.

“You are such an idiot. Your alphas are willing to help me. My men have contacted them, and they arewilling to help me. I do not need your army or your support. I only wanted to carry you because Ithought we were friends, so we could share the spoils of Forest, but I know better now. You are just asweak as I remember.” He said and stood up.

My father was silent, unaffected by his words. I had never seen my father push back so hard before. Iguess he had had enough.

“I am laughing at you now, Alex, because if you do not choose a side, and I go after Nikolas and finishhim off, I will come for Hill. I will take everything dear to you, and you can do nothing about it,” he said,promising my father to come for him.

I would have loved to kill him on the spot for threatening my father, but I did not want a war in Hill. Hehad come on a friendly visit, and there were rules of engagement. It was hard knowing this assholewould leave Hill unt*ouched. But I consoled myself, knowing I might have a shot at him on thebattlefield if he dared to proceed and fight Nikolas.

“I would watch my tongue if I were you, Fredrick. You are no longer the one to be feared anymore.Nikolas has quite a reputation. In fact, I will implore you as a friend to let it go and keep your head onyour neck because if you meet that boy on the field, he will take you out,” My father said. Fredricklaughed and started walking toward the exit.

“I expect your son and his army on the battlefield, Alex, and they better be on my side,” he saidarrogantly before walking out the door. I guess his visit was over.

I remained sitting on the couch, silent. I did not want to be the first to break the silence. A few minuteslater, my father spoke.

“Fredrick is leaving; I have instructed Obadia to ensure everyone he came with leaves Hill with him,”My father told me the situation.

I used that as my cue to leave. I got off the couch, and my father stopped me.

“Nikolas is your friend, and I know you have formed a friendly bond with the prince. You fight all mybattles and lead my wars. I am putting you in charge of this. Whatever you decide to do, I am okay withit, Piotr, but above all, please bring honour to Hill,” he said, and I understood his words perfectly well. Ismiled evilly and nodded.

“Thank you, Father. I won’t disappoint,” I said and headed out.

On my way out, I linked Gerald to arrange a meeting with all the twenty-six Alphas in Hill. I needed tofigure out those that planned to fight for Fredrick and ensure they would not keep their promise. I wentto my office and took out a pen and paper to RSVP Nikolas’s invite and inform Fredrick we were on hisside.

We can only have victory with inside information, and I planned to get it myself. I knew the battle wouldcommence between now and the new moon. My letter would have to be delivered to Forest in personas there will be issues I would want to be clear about.