Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets
CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE; Full Moon Night

Nathaniel'S POV

Everywhere was glistening with lights. The pack house was filled to the brim. The pack members were back for the full moon night. Usually, they were always in the city, trying to make ends meet. Tonight was special. It was a night when you get to meet your mate and bond as well. So the mateless covered the population of the place. There has been some sort of trend lately where the members of the same packs get mated together. The usual occurrence is that they would be from different packs but I was praying to the Moon Goddess on behalf of them. They wanted their mates. She should just give them.

Ironic how I have never felt the connection of a mate. Not once, not twice. I never did. Some ladies claimed I was their mate during those days when I was yet to get married, and after I got married and divorced Maurene. I knew they saw it as an opportunity but I only had my eyes on Maurene. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. I finally understood what they meant.

I regretted my decision to divorce her the moment she stepped out of the pack house. I was overwhelmed by what Amanda had told me and didn't listen to her as she tried to explain herself. I had searched all over the city for her but Grayson had reported that she had left. I didn't want to contact other Alphas they may use it as leverage and kidnap Maurene. Now that she was back, I vowed to win her trust back by all means.

It was my grandfather's decision that I should marry her since I was rotting away like a young man. He had constantly refused the attraction between Amanda and me thereby leading to her being sent away from the pack.

I was angry back then, furious to the core that I promised myself that I would never show her what it meant to be loved and I am in a pool full of regrets because of that decision.

Tweaking the pen between my index finger and thumb, I stared at the door, the urge to go out gnawing at me. I usually buried my head in work while I let Grayson do the duty of coordinating the pack members but tonight, I felt different. Like I was supposed to be out there. I glanced at the moon that was slowly coming into a full rise.

Why haven't I been bothered that I had no mate for years? Was it because of my love for Maurene?

Did you even want a mate? The voice asked

Surprisingly, the answer came so fast. No.

I did not want a mate because the person I wanted was Maurene. Only her.

I let out an annoyed hiss, rubbing my forehead and massaging my creased brows. I have so many things to do and I have yet to get a response concerning the meeting with the Alpha King. I wondered what was stalling that meeting. It was urgent.

The air in the office seemed to suffocate and I tugged at my tie. I needed an out. I just wanted to be out there. Why was my wolf showing such hormonal changes? Usually, he was always down and ready when we went for a run but now, he seemed restless.

What is happening?

Beads of sweat broke out on my forehead and I swallowed hard, my Adam's apple bobbing as I dropped the pen and adjusted myself on the seat. I gripped the desk with a tight grasp, my knuckles almost turning white. I have never experienced this.

I used to hear stories of Alphas going wild on the full moon night because they couldn't find their mates or mark them. I have never marked a lady. Always held myself back from touching Maurene during our marriage days and now, more regret seeped into me.

As the Moon rose to the full, my shadow was cast on the wall and that was when I saw it. I dropped my gaze sharp to the desk and noticed my claws had elongated and my fangs were out.

I had shifted!

I rose to my feet and staggered my way out of the office. It was like fire was burning every part of my body and I wanted to claw at my skin. My breathing turned heavy with every step I took. I glanced around the living room and no one was in sight. They were all outside.

Where was Amanda?

I closed my tightly, willing myself into control. I was not going to sleep with any lady who was not Maurene. I let out a painful groan as my claws dug into the soft couch.

Where was Grayson?

A howling sound echoed from outside and I knew the ceremony had begun. Hot puffs of air escaped my nostrils as I watched from the window. My eyes scanned through the females there and none was to my liking. I needed the touch of a mate. Of my mate.

No wonder people were always prepared for the full moon night because it was the night when beasts roamed around in their feral and primal form. I wanted something. My beast wanted someone. Her touch to soothe him. Was she my mate? I thought.

If she was, then where is she?

My vision blurred and I reached to hold the wall to stop myself from falling. My golden eyes reflected through the glass and it was at that point, I understood what was happening. My hard bulge was evident from the outlines of my pants. I was not even thinking of having sex. What sort of thing is this?

I should-

The door creaked open and I swiveled around in a fast and inhumane reflex. Grayson stilled in place as his eyes roamed over my body. "You..."

I swallowed hard and ground my jaw. Maurene'S POV

There was a weird feeling in my chest. I did not know how to place it but it was just like the feeling of being empty and the want for a touch or affection. I was dumb to emotions like that, I had made sure of that the night Nathaniel had sent me out of his house on a cold and rainy night.

I bit my lower lip, refusing to have the memory of that night replay in my head. Tears glistened in my eyes as the realization that I had come this far hit me. All thanks to Liam who never gave up on me during my pregnancy days and now... I didn't know where to head to. I had thought telling Nathaniel about the pregnancy would bring us closer. I did not know that he would bring that Amanda girl back home. I had actually heard some of the maids in the pack gossiping about it and I refused to believe it. Even though Nathaniel never once looked my way in a loving manner, he still would never bring another lady to the house we slept in together. I was a fool. What did I think?

My jaw hardened as I stood under the shade of the pouring rain. I didn't even have a house to go to. My foster parents had cut communication with me the moment I said I do to Nathaniel and their daughter had never tried to get in touch with me. I didn't blame them. They used me in returning a favor they had to Nathaniel's grandfather. As the good daughter that I was, I had agreed except they were only waiting for the chance to let me go and enjoy the money Nathaniel's grandfather gave them again.

I should save up instead of buying Nathaniel expensive wristwatches. I did not regret that actually but... my hands instinctively palmed my belly. I was pregnant, finally but what was the glory there now? I was no longer Luna. Cars sped across the wet road, their lights blinding my vision. I stared down at my empty hands and looked forward. What was next to do?

A car drove past me and I watched it slowly come to a halt. It reversed and paused before me. I watched the window slide down and a man's head peeked through.

"Do you need a lift?" His question caught me off guard. My guard instantly went up and I stepped back, holding my belly in defense. His eyes followed the movement and I swallowed hard, my hair clinging to my face. "Are you... Pregnant?" He asked softly.

I did not respond instead I glanced at the pouring rain and quickly hurried into it, running away from the man. I knew people would want to take advantage of me.

The car's door jammed behind me and I glanced back, only to see the man out in the rain rushing after me, dressed in a well-ironed tuxedo. My eyes roamed over his body and stopped on his face. His hair was already wet and his chest heaved with rapid breaths.

"You don't have to run away from me. I mean no harm." He raised his hand in a surrendering manner and I relaxed a bit.

"What do you want?" I managed to ask him.

His eyes gleamed a bit when I finally spoke to him.

"You are pregnant. Only a useless man will let his wife roam around in this heavy rain. Come, I will drop you anywhere you want to. Please." His brows twitched as he pleaded with me.

I did not know if I should go with him but there was warmth in his eyes that promised me safety so I agreed and stepped into the car with him. Minutes later, the man introduced himself as Liam Ferdinand.

That was how I befriended Liam. How he came to be intentional about me. He was my savior when Nathaniel gave up on me. That was why I would never let anyone tell me otherwise about Liam. I have come to understand something about life and it is that your attitude cannot be the same to everyone.

Some people deserve a part of you to know their boundaries.

A splatter sound echoed from the balcony and my heart leaped to my chest as I straightened in alert. My kids!

The light in my room was turned off and a shadow cast on the wall. It was a man.

I picked up a torch and tiptoed cautiously to the place, then I switched it on. First, it was the sky-blue orbs and a scream broke out of me. I stumbled back in fear and steps rushed toward my room.

"Maurene?" Diana called urgently from outside.

I exhaled through my parted mouth as I glared at Grayson's figure.

"Maurene?"

He glanced at the door and I cleared my throat and replied. "Yes, I am okay! Thank you! Go to bed." I rushed the words, rising to my feet.

After confirming that she had returned to her bedroom, I faced Grayson who blended with the dark perfectly.

"You should turn on the lights." His voice had a mix of his human and something primal tone.

I did as he told me and that was when I saw the state that he was. It was a full moon night! What was he doing here?

"Grayson-"

"It is not what you are thinking. Someone needs your help." He told me.

I narrowed my eyes. "Who?" I asked even though I already knew the answer to that question. I wanted to hear it. Never have I ever thought there would be a day that my help would be needed. Usually, I always needed people's help and hoped that one day I would be deemed worthy to be asked for help.

"Nathaniel."