Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets
Chapter SIXTEEN: Meeting The Alphas

Nathaniel 'S POV

"We are meeting the alphas today," Grayson informed me like I did not know and as if I was not dressing to attend the meeting.

I said nothing in response as I clicked the cuff-links into place, catching a glimpse of my reflection in the mirror.

"What is the report of the incident?" I asked him. I smoothened the edges of my suit, locking the button into place.

Grayson let out a sigh. "The men who attacked are still unknown but there was no sign of rogues either. It was as if they had come to the place to fight against one another. I don't know." He tried to explain. "What of the dead bodies? Any clue found on them?" I asked and he shook his head.

"They were clean, which is the most fishy part of the entire issue." He replied.

I was busy trying to sort out some pack issues and decide to see if I could meet with a business partner when all of a sudden, I got a call from someone, informing me about what was going on in my territory. Rushing down there, I didn't expect to meet Maurene. Maurene...

The way she called my name replayed in my head and I closed my eyes for a second. Does she remember me?

"We will discuss that in the meeting today. If these Alphas are the one fighting against one another, I had better tell them that my territory is off limits." I stated, picking my phone and exiting my room.

Amanda was in the living room as usual, watching a fashion show. I said nothing to her as I walked out of the house with Grayson trailing behind me.

"Did you make sure she got home safe?" I asked him, knowing fully well he understood what I was asking him.

He gave me a curt nod. "They went home straight from here but he left her house not quite long. He seemed to be in a hurry." He explained.

My brows knitted as I faced him, tilting my head to the side. "He left?"

"Yes. He seemed to have been on a call too." He replied, trying to recall.

I was skeptical about calling Liam yesterday but I thought that was the best thing to do. The best thing she wanted. So I decided to let myself do that one thing for her.

I remembered what happened when I had called him.

I dialed his number, wishing he would not pick up. After that it rang for a few seconds and it disconnected. My brows furrowed as I dialed it again. If it were up to me, I would not call him again. It rang again before he picked it, an annoyed tone in his voice. "Nathaniel, how may I help you tonight?"

My eyes moved in their sockets as I contemplated telling him she was here but I knew I had to do that. "Where is your precious wife?" I asked him, letting the mockery in my voice.

I could hear him straighten up at my question.

"Where is my wife, Nathaniel Hale?" He growled into the phone.

I uttered a scoff. "How am I supposed to know, Liam Ferdinand?" I replied.

"I swear if you hurt her hair so much, I will have you pay for it. I swear-"

"What kind of husband are you? You don't even know where your wife is at this time of night. Your marriage sure is fishy. Is this how you care for your woman?" I hissed angrily.

"How I treat my woman is none of your business, Nathaniel. Where is my wife? She isn't yours. She is mine. Get that!" He snarled into the phone.

I swallowed hard, trying to keep myself from bantering with him. I let out a deep breath, resigning. She was not mine. "She is at my place. Come and pick her up." I cut in and disconnected the call before he could say anything else. Not long after, he came and she left with him, willingly.

I checked the internet for pictures of Maurene but there were none. I knew she was someone who likes to keep her social media apps up to date but she must have deleted her accounts. Fuck! Did I make her do that? Guilt settled into my guts and I clenched my fist tight. How many things have I made her stop doing?

My jaw hardened as we reached the building we will be using for the meeting. Grayson and I stepped out, he walked behind me and stood guard. We headed for the entrance and a lady I recognize to be an Omega smiled at us and led to the hall.

We were nearing the hall when I felt the radiation of a stronger Alpha energy. The Alpha king is here. My eyes narrowed slightly. He never stepped out. In fact, he sent his Royal Beta to do everything, that includes attending meetings as well. The door opened and I had to unbutton my upper button at the suffocation of Alpha energy in the entire room. All the chattering ceased as I stepped in. They all looked at me like I was some intruder, meanwhile I fixed my gaze on the Alpha King who watched me like a predator.

I dropped my head in a slight bow. "Your Royal Highness." I greeted.

He lifted his head in a nod and I went to take a seat. I glanced at the Alphas in the room, taking notes of their names mentally just as my father had taught to do.

"I think we are all complete," One of the Alphas shot from the back, insinuating that we should start.

"Of course! Only Hale has the guts to make us wait! Even the Alpha King!" Another said.

The Alpha King cleared his voice, leaning forward. "Yesterday," He started, his voice holding a tremble and a shiver. The Alphas in the hall all quietened as he spoke. Was it only that I noticed how shaky his voice was? Is the Alpha King fine?

"My Luna went to a restaurant that was owned by me yesterday and unknown men attacked her." He said.

Wait, the Luna Queen was there?

I stared at Grayson who also seemed surprised at the news out of the corner of my eye.

"So tell me, Alpha Nathaniel. It was your territory. I want to know how my Luna Queen was not safe there or did you..." He trailed off, his eyes accusing me of a crime I dared not commit.

My father had solely warned me to stay away from Royalty but still, we appeared to be a threat to them.

"Your Highness, firstly, I was not aware of the Luna Queen being on my territory and -" "So you should be informed?" He cut in, one of his brows arching as he folded his arms. "No, I mean to say-"

"Alpha Nathaniel, should I hold you for the crime of my Luna being attacked?" He mused.

I ground my jaw as I rose to my feet, murmurs began to pour out through the room. "Your Highness, I would investigate this matter and get back to you. All I will say is that everyone knows you are always a target. You are the Alpha King so an attack made on your Luna Queen should not be a surprise. Even your enemies might be among these Alphas!" I pointed at them, fixing my eyes on each of them.

"Speak for yourself, Hale!" An Alpha I recognize who always goes against my father's spat. They all shook their heads. They were all jealous. Jealous of my pack land. They wanted it. I could see it in their ambitious eyes. They dreamed of ruling my pack. It was only a dream that will never come true.

A deep breath escaped from me. "I will take my leave, Your Highness."

I did not wait for the Alpha King to say anything as I pushed my seat back and headed for the door.

"What insolence!"

I ignored them all as Grayson joined me on my way out. We soon got to the car and turned my neck to the side. "Why didn't you tell me the place was owned by the Alpha King and the Luna Queen was there?" I gritted out.

He dropped his head. "I didn't look into that part. I'm sorry." He apologized.

I looked forward. "Do you know what the Luna Queen looks like?" I asked him.

He shook his head. "I don't think so."

"Then find out."