Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets

Maurene'S POV

My hands were trembling and I could hear the erratic beating of my heart against my ear drums.

I jerked forward as the car screeched to a halt. A shocked gasp slipped past my parted lips and a hand reached out to hold me back, I slowly raised my head, blinking my eyes to offer the person an appreciative smile.

"Are you alright?" His voice filled with concern asked, his eyes dimmed at me. I opened my mouth to speak but the words were caught in my throat. There was no way I could speak and my lips would not tremble so I clamped them shut, swallowing down the huge lump.

He inclined his head to the side, expecting a response and I blinked once again, instantly regaining my composure. I looked away from him before he could make out anything and started questioning me.

"Yes, I am." I swallowed hard. "Just a little bit dehydrated." I replied, trying not to look at the haunting building before me.

From the corner of my eyes, I could see he was not satisfied with the reply but thankfully, he did not push further. He picked up the bottle of water next to him and extended it out to me. "Take this." He offered.

I collected it and had a few gulps before closing it. I could feel his skeptical gaze on me and I turned to him, offering him a smile that did not reach my face. It could not, there was no way I could smile genuinely now.

He arched his left brow and uttered a silent snort before reaching into the bag and picking out the files. "You know what to do and say, right?" He asked, giving me a pointed look and I nodded.

"Of course, Liam," I finally answered, fighting the urge to roll my eyes at my boss and best friend.

He finally smiled. "Yes, that's the lady that came with me here." His chest rumbled with a chortle and my lips instinctively curled into a smile again.

Liam Ferdinand, the one who had picked me up and made me his secretary and his best friend. The reminder of where I was hit me and once again, my heart turned heavy and I gripped the edges of the chair.

Why was I back here? This place, this building. One place I had thought I'd never return to.

I forced my gaze to the entrance and it was just how I had left it. No changes were made. That was unlike 'him' though.

"Based on what I discussed with him through the mails, all he needs to do is agree with these conditions and we would sign it. If he disagrees, we leave. Agreed?" Liamasked, inserting the file back into the bag.

I pray it will be as he said.

I nodded, packing my things into my purse and we both stepped out of the car. I almost stumbled back as the fresh air hit me. The scent of the place that was once home to me engulfed me and I could not help the biting pain in my chest.

"Are you alright, Maurene?" Liam's worried voice came again. I hated the way this place made me feel. I thought I had overcome it and I would not have to react like this but when I heard Liam saying this was the place we were coming to, all it took was for the name to be mentioned and for me to lose my balance and my composure.

I bit my lower lip. "Let's do this." I grinned, the muscles in my cheeks straining as I evaded his question.

He gave a curt nod, narrowing his eyes slightly before wearing a serious facial mask and we headed towards the entrance. A familiar figure walked up to us and my eyes widened in recognition, Beta Grayson. He had grown some beards and his body build was now different. I let out a shaky breath as I tipped my chin and squared my shoulders.

I was no longer that Maurene that looked down upon. I was now... who was I now?

He soon reached us and his focus was on Liam. After exchanging pleasantries, he turned his face to me and if that was all I needed as confirmation, he still recognized me.

"You-"

"Good day, sir." I extended my hand out to him, cutting him from saying any other thing.

His eyes narrowed and a smile curled at the edges of my lips. He blinked and took my hand before turning to Liam. They soon started discussing, forgetting me and I liked it that way.

We walked towards the pack house and Beta Grayson opened the door for Liam to get in, he paused when it got to my turn to enter. I met his eyes and there was something I could not decipher. I gulped hard as I passed over the threshold and entered.

I inhaled deeply as the homely scent covered me. I stood rooted to the spot as I glanced around. Was it strange that I was back to this place where I had vowed not to return to?

"You can come," Beta Grayson ushered us into the place where I knew was his office.

A wave of anxiety and fear hit me as I took the first step towards the place. My palms turned sweaty as the thought of me meeting him again consumed my mind. I licked my lower lip as I trailed behind Liam and Grayson as they both went on discussing how the place was built, who had helped them, and how it had been standing without being renovated for a long time.

Someone paused, I did not know who it was because I was looking down at the familiar tiled floor. "Maurene?" Liam's voice came and I lifted my head instantly.

"Yes," I responded, hoping whatever turmoil I was feeling was not obvious.

"You should walk closer." He said, giving me a curt nod.

I pressed my lips against each other and followed closely even though I despised the person I was going to meet there.

"So why didn't the Alpha choose to welcome us?" Liam asked as we moved into another area leading to the office.

"He is quite busy with pack issues here and there," Grayson said, sending a glance back over his shoulder at me.

I fidgeted with the purse in my hand and we finally got to the door. We all paused as Grayson knocked.

"Come in," His familiar and haunting voice said and my heart skipped a beat. My vision turned blurry and I quickly reached out to the wall to hold myself from stumbling.

It was all totally wrong. His voice should not be affecting me this way. At least, not after so many years.

Grayson did not bother to look at me as he twisted the door knob and the door creaked open, bringing me face-to-face with Nathaniel Deluxe. That man I have sworn never to meet again in my life. My ex-Alpha and husband.

Nathaniel 'S POV

I dropped the file I was working on as the door creaked open. I knew I was to meet some business associates today and it was because I have been doing a good job of shifting the day we will meet. You can't blame me, taking care of the pack has been one hard task.

I raised my head, looking at the people who were standing at the door. Liam Ferdinand is a man who knew what his job was and has made a name for himself. He was no Alpha but he was well aware of the operation of the werewolves among humans. They all stepped in, my eyes caught a lady's heels behind them. I was told that Liam had a female Secretary which was really strange because from what I heard about him, he was not one to keep females close to him. He did it to avoid so many scandals.

I noticed a shadow over Grayson's face and my brows twitched but I was distracted by Liam who extended his hand out for a shake which I gladly took as I rose my feet.

"Thank you for coming over," I said, hoping I sounded sincere.

I turned to his secretary. "I really do appreciate you coming-" I paused mid air as my eyes clashed with the lady's orbs. They widened immediately and I almost reared back into my chair. A muscle in my jaw twitched as I tried to sniff in her scent.

How didn't I smell her?

We both locked gazes. In a brief moment, the look of shock on her face was replaced with indifference. "Maurene?" Her name came out more of a whisper than words but she did not reply.

"Maurene?" I called her name again, this time more intent and with more recognition. She blinked, dipping her head down as she looked at me with unfamiliarity.

"Yes, that's my name. Mr. Nathaniel ." She said, taking my extended hand into hers. The particular jolt of spark vibrated through the place our palms joined and she took it back almost immediately, as if she could feel it too.

"Maurene, don't you recognize me?" I asked her, my brows furrowing as I took a step further but the desk obstructed me, holding me back in place.

Her lips twitched. "Recognize you?" She glanced between Grayson and I. Then she said, "I don't remember meeting you, sir." She shook her head.

"Maurene, you –"

"She said she doesn't remember meeting you. I feel like that is your cue to not press further." Liam cut in, his hand reaching for the small of her back and raw jealousy streamed through me at the way he laid his claim on my mate before me.

"You–"

"You can take your seat, Mr. Grayson and... Miss Maurene." Liam cut in, pulling back the two chairs before my desk. I sucked a deep breath in, trying to calm my wolf.

But wait, why can't I find her scent? She was my mate and I should have been able to know she was close by. What the heck did Maurene Crawley do to her scent?

With my eyes watching her every movement, I sat and leaned forward on the desk. I dragged my gaze away from Maurene and met with Liam's narrowed eyes. The air in the room was so tense that I could feel my wolf trying to crawl into the surface but I raised my mental block, trying to remain as calm as possible. But can I ever be calm when Maurene is sitting before me and staring at me like she didn't fucking recognize me?

"As we have discussed through the emails, we have brought the files. The moment you sign these papers, it is done and work will start." Liam said, turning to Maurene who reached for the bag on the desk and zipped it open, slipping out the files.

My eyes keened on it, wondering why they wanted to be done as soon as possible. I still needed time to get close to Maurene.

"What do you say, Alpha?" Liam's voice dragged me back again from my thoughts and I relaxed, pinching the bridge of my nostrils.

"I still need days to go over the files." I told him.

His brows furrowed slightly. "If you can remember, you were sent the draft of these contracts." He started, making an annoyed noise deep in his throat.

"Even at that, we still need to discuss some things and I need to show you the place that would be used for the project." I explained to him. Maurene faced him skeptically and then back at me. Narrowing my eyes at her, she blinked and she was now back to the Maurene that does not recognize me.

"You must be kidding me, Nathaniel ." Liam hissed as he rubbed his nose. An act he does when he is annoyed. Maurene only wore a passive face so I could not detect anything to convince myself at all. Instead I was confused.

I said nothing as I thought of what to say next. "If you do not mind, Grayson will lead you to the guest rooms." I signaled to him. "Please make sure to rest and also, I will have the maids prepare some meals for you." I told them as I picked a file and a pen to distract myself. I noticed the reluctance in Maurene's movement. They took the bait and rose to their feet. He took her hands and envy latched on my heart as they walked out. I didn't miss the appreciative look Maurene had given him and it made my heart constrict in my chest. That look should only be for me. I dropped the freaking pen and hissed angrily.

Wasn't that Maurene?

That was her. Why won't I be able to recognize my ex-mate?

Damn! She was driving me crazy.

I fished out my phone and dialed a particular number. It beeped and his rough voice came through. "Hello."

"Andreas, I need you to do something for me."

"What's that, boss?"

"I need a full profile of Liam Ferdinand and Maurene Crawley."

"Consider it done, sir."

With that, I hung up and stared into space. I am going to find out if she was the one truly.

Maurene'S POV

I could still feel Liam's hand behind the small of my back. Not like it made me uncomfortable but it was strange, coming from him to do something like that.

I watched Grayson escort us through the first floor then to the third floor where I knew the guest rooms were. He stopped at the entrance, motioning to us with his hand. "There are two rooms there but you can choose one of them considering the relationship between the both of you." His eyes glanced between Liam and I then stopped the place Liam's hand was. Liam didn't bother to take off his hand even at the obviousness of what he was insinuating.

After giving Grayson a curt nod, Liam led me to the living room there and slowly pulled back in his hands. "Sorry for doing that." He apologized quickly and I blinked at him. Gosh, things were getting awkward already.

I gave him a lop-sided smile. "It's nothing. Thank you."

We shared a locked gaze and he slowly nodded, before he slumped down on the couch. "But... are we going to be here for the rest of the week?" I managed to ask, my heart beating fast at the thought alone. There was no way I would want to stay here, especially where Nathaniel was.

Liam shrugged. "I don't know. It has come to this." He pursed his lips.

My brows drew together. "Liam,"I reached instantly for his hands and shook my head. He looked up in alarm. "I can't stay here." I told him and he blinked, taken aback in shock.

"Why?" He questioned, inclining his head to the side. "If it is about the kids, you know I've got them covered with Emmalyne with them. She will definitely take care of them. And as a matter of fact, we are not using up to two days here. We just have to check out the site for the project and how Nathaniel plans to execute this. You know I need the report." He explained.

I did not stand any argument with him whatsoever but I clenched my fist. "Liam, I know the kids are safe but it would only put me at ease if I stay with them."

He pursed lips, nodding slowly. "I understand. We can leave as early as tomorrow and return to the penthouse. Is that fine with you?" He asked and my lips tilted into a smile.

"Thank you!" I went in for a hug on the chair and the door to the living room opened, Nathaniel bursting through and pausing as he stared at us. The smile on my face disappeared. He blinked, a muscle in his jaw ticking as we locked gaze.

"Miss Maurene, am I allowed to come in?" He asked, his tone clipped, tight and forced. I slowly rose from Liam who turned his head to Nathaniel . His eyes dropped somewhere on my body and I looked down, my shirt had shifted to the side and the top of my boobs was exposed. I quickly set it back into the place, lifting my eyes up to meet his heated gaze. I swallowed hard as I caught sight of the lustful intent twirling into those orbs. I should not be affected by Nathaniel . He was someone I should be far from being attracted to.

I wondered why he felt like that. Not like when we were together, he made love to me. Nathaniel would return from the night and have sex with me, treating me like I was some sort of sex slave. I didn't blame him because I wanted to please him. I didn't want him to go out and do what I was capable of offering him. The day he returned with divorce letter caused a factory reset in my head.

"Sign it, Maurene, and leave!"

We had just finished having sex as usual on a rainy night. He disappeared and after some hours, he returned. I had seen the file with him and I did not know why my heart skipped seeing it. Maybe it was because I had seen it in his office. The most ironic part of it is that he forbade me from entering his office and the day I did, I saw the heading, Divorce Agreement.

I thought it was just there, I did not know it was for me.

"Nathaniel ..." He dropped the file on the bed, looking steely cold as he glared daggers at me.

"What are you talking about, Nathaniel ? Why do you want a divorce?" I asked him, still feeling confused.

"You have been unable to bear me a child for how many years and you expect me to be with you? No, I would not. Sign the papers and leave. We are done!" He didn't wait for me to speak. He disappeared and till the day I left, I didn't see Nathaniel . It was after that I heard the pack members talking about Amanda. I knew her. She was Nathaniel 's childhood crush. Something had happened at that time and she was sent abroad but she was back and had successfully snatched Nathaniel away from me.

I felt pain and agony consumed me but when I got the news that I was carrying not just a child but three? I was glad and my joy increased.

Nathaniel didn't say anything as he stood rooted to the spot, shock still coating his face. I doubt he bought into the lie of me not recognizing him.

Why wouldn't I recognize him? Even in the faintest of my dreams, I recognize him. The man that broke me and chose a bitch over me. I will definitely remember him. And why is the bitch not anywhere in sight anyway?

"Mr Nathaniel ?" Liam called his name and the connection was broken.

He dragged his gaze away from me as his left brow twitched, an indication that he was upset but was trying to tamp it down.

"Anything the issue?" Liam asked, his face a clear mask.

"Erm... yes... I just wanted to tell you that you should be careful and also, try not to make noises." He glanced between us and blush stained my cheeks at his insinuation. "There are pups in the pack house too." He pressed his lips together, probably thinking of what to say.

"Thank you, we will try to be. Right, Maurene?" Liam asked, smirking at me then he added a wink.

I gasped, sending a glance at Nathaniel who shifted on his feet uncomfortably. "Of course." I stepped into Liam's embrace.

I watched Nathaniel carefully. He was jealous and he could not hide it.

I smirked, looking into Liam's eyes. I did not know what Liam was doing but whatever he was doing, I hope it was a facade.