Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets
Chapter Eighty-Six: Sudden Heat

Maurene'S POV

I rolled on my stomach, feeling my entire body soaked in sweat. I had a weird dream. Nathaniel and I were...

I popped one eye open and I stretched out to turn on the lamp. Staring at the blank ceiling with drowsy eyes, I rolled on my back, and let out a deep sigh. What was happening?

I sat myself up, breathing out through my mouth. I scrambled down from the bed, the cold seeped into my feet. Maybe it was the fact that I had closed the windows and there was no room for air.

Just as I stood before the window, the moonlight shone brightly into the room as I pulled the curtains apart. I let out an instant groan, shifting back as my skin etched, becoming even more sensitive. My entire dress was wet from sweat and here I was, staying away from the moon. What exactly was happening?

I was not feeling sick yet my body reacted sharply. It was not the full moon night either. I went to the bathroom to have a cool bath but seeing my reflection in the mirror, I knew something was wrong somewhere.

I pulled my hair behind my ears and stared at my neck. Nathaniel hadn't marked me which was good because I didn't know what would have happened but... a jab in my ribs made my hands slip off the basin and I collapsed on the floor. The spot just behind my neck was itching me badly and I felt like scratching it but I knew it would only become worse. I tried pouring water on it but it was not working. I dragged myself out of the bathroom and went to look for an ointment. Fuck! It has finished. I forgot to cover my scent like I always did.

I sat on the bed, thinking of what to do. Diana and the kids cannot see me like this or else I'm doomed. I picked up my phone to dial the witch's number I had gotten the ointment from but it was unreachable which only aggravated me. I threw the phone to the bed, standing to my feet while gripping my neck as I went downstairs to get some ice. Whatever it was that was happening to me was not good. Maybe I should call Liam. After I had asked Liam to give us space, I hadn't seen him. He didn't even bother to check on me at all. So bad.

I shook my head. Liam was not an option.

What about Nathaniel? Never! I would never call him. The only reason he was allowed here was because of the kids and nothing else. I was starting to burn up which was not helping matters at all.

I reached for the cubes of ice and placed them on my neck for a while. My chest heaved in relief as it gave me a momentary comfort.

I held it to my neck and allowed my body to soak in the coolness. Was I sick? I definitely cannot be sick. At least not at this time.

Or wait... Could it be heat?

No way! I have not been marked yet. Even if... even if... no way! I will never let Nathaniel touch me.

I returned to my room, lying under the duvet. Maybe when it is morning, I will visit the witch. There is no way I would remain like this. What if Nathaniel comes to visit the kids or even Liam? Oh, this was bad as it is.

Amanda'S POV

I didn't expect Nathaniel to make it to the event. I have been busy with Martins and I and had barely told him about it. I was even skeptical that he would come but when he came to meet at the backstage, I was just happy. Nathaniel and I went a way back in history.

"You look gorgeous, baby." Martins drawled as he returned from wherever he went to.

I had him to thank for working up his favor with Bille Gates. I had felt so much joy when he emailed me that I should make myself present but that joy was soon short-lived when I saw Natalia on this same show.

In fact, she had opened the ceremony which only angered me even more. I haven't faced her since and avoided seeing her because if I did, I could tear her hair out.

"Thank you," That was what I had been telling him.

He just smiled. Like he has been doing since the event ended.

"You know I think I will keep asking Bille Gates to have you on his show, you know if I can get more of these smiles on your face, you know?" He winked at me.

I almost rolled my eyes at him, picking up the rest of my things before exiting the area with him. I didn't know when I began to but I was starting to warm up to Martins which was dangerous.

Maybe it was the adrenaline from the show and how excited I was but I could not mistake the warmth I felt around him when he drove me back to the hotel. I didn't want to return back to the pack yet since I had to meet with Bille Gates the next day.

He waved at me, giving me a last wink before driving away. I settled into my hotel room, closing my eyes to relax a bit. Gosh, today has been really busy.

I hdn't touched my phone since morning so I reached for it and switched it on. The amount of notifications that bombarded my phone had me gasping. What the actual hell was this?

Was this the power of Bille Gates? Or... I blinked at the numerous proposals from famous brands on my notification bar.

The headlines were... they were many and my followers on social media.... OH MY GOODNESS!!!

"Congratulations, baby." - MARTINS.