Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets
Chapter 106

Maurene'S PO V

Fatigue crashed into my body as I woke up, glancing at the time. Once again, I had spent the night at the hospital with Evangeline. She was getting weak as the days went by. Alex was barely responding to treatment. I pitied her. She couldn't stay with him because she had to go back to their house in case anyone came looking for him. She didn't want to draw too much attention. I doubt the guards surrounding their house knew that the Alpha King was not even inside. I have been so busy taking care of her that I barely paid attention to the kids. Diana has informed me that Liam came by, demanding to meet me. I was once again reminded that I had been ignoring his calls and messages. I just didn't trust him anymore. He kept lying and lying to me. He knew the reason we went back to Nathaniel's pack yet he led me back. He knew Alex wanted to cheat Nathaniel yet he took me back there. Then he came to me and told me to take over. I should steal Nathaniel's pack out of his grip.

My kids would hate me for doing something like that to their papa. They would loathe my existence and I would not be able to live with myself after I finish it. I knew they thought I would want to have my revenge on Nathaniel. That was too extreme. Too much. I could not do it even if I wanted to do it. We were now related whether I liked it or not. We both had kids and I won't hurt my kids while trying to soothe my pain.

She had even told me that he was looking so unkempt. I had doubted her. There was no way in the world that Liam would be looking so unkempt. The Liam I knew was neat. Clean to the core. In fact, it was like he would be on a runway show every day with the way he dressed. So hearing that he looked unkempt made me doubt that he was truly the one who came to see me.

I wanted the distance between us because it was starting to seem as though I was planned into everything. From Evangeline meeting me at the hospital, to Liam helping me on that rainy night and our coming back to work on the projects. It was a lot to take in and I have not had the time to confront Evangeline about it.

I knew she had her shortcomings but there were questions in my mind that I needed answers to. There were too many and I felt like if I didn't get answers to them, I might soon burst out. The kids have been going to school and they even made me promise to take them to visit Nathaniel over the weekend. They were my weakness so I could not refuse them. I agreed but I was yet to tell Nathaniel which made things worse.

I didn't want to face him. After I had stopped Evangeline from ordering him that day, he helped us move Alex. Some part of me wanted to believe that he agreed because of me but I knew better. The only thing that was still keeping us all together was the kids and nothing else.

It was also on that day I got to see Evangeline act like the Luna Queen that she was. Nathaniel was not even scared of her instead I noticed something in his eyes. Amusement. He must have been amused by her attitude. I didn't care. For as long as he helped us, he was okay with it.

I exited my room and headed to the kitchen because I needed to eat something. It has been a tough week. I noticed Diana making fruit salad. "Are you not going to speak to Liam again?" She asked.

I knew she was always worried about my relationship with him. Liam was good to me while we were together so it was right that I should not treat him this way but he deserved it. He lied to me. Kept lying to me. He knew that I didn't tolerate liars. I just equate them to cheaters.

I didn't answer her, instead, I took some salad for myself and returned to the living room. I turned on the television, hoping to enjoy some moment of being lost in the entertainment world, my phone vibrated beside me.

I wished it was Nathaniel but it wasn't. It was Evangeline. My brows etched together. Why was she calling me?

I answered anyway. "Hey, Evangeline."

"Maurene, can you come over? I would like to visit Alex now." She said, a hint of weakness in her voice.

"I don't think so, Eva. You said it yourself that all eyes are on you. What happens when an Alpha comes visiting, demanding to meet the Alpha King, who will answer to them?" I asked her.

First, I was speaking for myself. I needed some days of rest and second, it was risky for her to do something like this in the broad daylight. Who knows if someone trails after her?

It would put both Alex and her at risk. Gosh... This was crazy already to me.

"I have told the guards not to let anyone in. I just need to see him. The more I am closer to him, the faster his recovery." She pleaded.

I sighed, knowing I could not convince her anymore. "Okay. Give me an hour." I told her before disconnecting the call.

An hour later, I made my way to Evangeline's mansion. When I entered, she was busy pacing to and fro in her disguise. She glanced up at me, hope setting in her eyes as she hurried to me. "Let us start going." She rushed the words, carrying a basket of fruits.

I didn't argue with her, I followed after her and stepped into the car. I watched her keenly, noticing how unsettled she was. The mate bond was taking a toll on her and I didn't like it. If not for the consequences of cutting the bond between Nathaniel and me, I would have rejected him a long time ago.

We soon hit the road. "So tell me. What did the doctor say?" I asked her. She had been the only one that the doctor had told what was wrong with Alex. A sorrowful look was cast on her face as she looked away, keeping her focus on the window.

"He has-" The words were caught off as a car overtook, screeching to a halt before us. I let out a gasp and I instantly pressed on the brake to stop us from colliding into it. Harmed men stepped down from the car before us. My eyes widened as I let out a scream. I tried opening the door but they got to us, jerked the door open, and dragged us out of the car.

"Is she the one?" I heard one of them ask.

I peeked a look up at the person they were referring to. Me. Me?

"No. I think it is this one." The other answered, pulling Evangeline by the hair.

"Who sent you?" She gritted out, glaring at the masked man.

The man scoffed, crouching to her level. "It was just like that day. When you were attacked at the restaurant. You were with her, wasn't it?" I could hear a smirk in his words.

"I will pay you double of what he promised you. Release me. I will-" A slap cut her off. I watched blood spill from her lips.

"You think I want your filthy money? You think I am as foolish as you are? You kept an enemy close to you for years and you didn't expect this moment? Oh, C'mon." He let out a ridiculous chortle.

He grabbed some of her hair and jerked her head to the back. "You would wish that you had given that throne by the time we are done with you." He spat in her face, hitting her by the neck and she went slack immediately.

I scrambled back when he rose to his feet, dusting his palms like he didn't just hit her.

"What should we do with this one?" The man holding me captive asked.

"Leave her. He wants her alive anyway." He muttered, turning around on his heels. "Drag the whore to the back of the car." He ordered, entering into the driver's seat. I watched how the man left me and went toward Evangeline. Pulling her by the hair, he dragged her to the booth of the car, closing it firmly. I watched them drive away from my sight.

My lips trembled as I thought of what to do next. Nathaniel. I should call Nathaniel. I crawled to my car, searching for my phone and I found it. I dialed his number and for the first time, I wished he picked it up instantly. He did.

"Nathaniel!" I cried out. I didn't think that there would be a day when I would see him as my savior.

"What happened, Maurene?" His voice carried a wave of alarm.

"Evangeline... she was kidnapped."