Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets

Nathaniel'S POV

"The Alpha King is sick," Grayson told me the moment he entered the room.

Of every information I was expecting, that was the least predicted. I had an inkling that something was going on but it being confirmed only did nothing to soothe the ache in my head. "Since when?" I managed to ask.

"Since he began to reign." He replied, dropping to the seat before me.

"No wonder he rarely came out. I wonder who does the work?" I mused.

"Have you heard of the Royal Beta?" Grayson sprung up the question that has been constantly gnawing me at the back of my mind.

Yes. We have never heard of the Royal Beta nor have we seen one. It appeared that Alexander was the first Alpha King to refuse to have a Royal Beta. It made it so obvious but I wondered if there is a reason behind it. "Did you look into it?" I asked him.

"Andreas is doing that already. Anyway, I learned that he began to reign just at the same time as you." He added.

I nodded. He was right. It was two weeks after I had been coronated, that he was also crowned.

"What about Martins? Did you look into it?" I cocked a brow. Ever since we found out about him two days ago, I had stationed more guards around Amanda. I was even more worried about what he would do if he found out that she already knew.

What scared me even more is the choice Amanda would make. He was her boyfriend after all.

"Yes. Just like Andreas had said. He hired someone who was very good at hacking but the reason he did such is unknown." Grayson said, shaking his head.

That was worse. I needed to know why Martina chose to make Maurene and I the talk of the city. He must have his reasons.

What if it was for Amanda to let go of the infatuation she had for me? It could work in that way as well. But why would he go through that hassle? Why would he choose to make Maurene's name go through such?

My fist clenched tight as I wondered. What exactly was he getting out of this and the fact that he constantly did it?

I just couldn't decipher his goal at all. He was all over the place which made it harder to know his reason.

"Get Amanda back to the pack. She will be safe here." I said, a little bit harsh than I intended.

Grayson's eyes narrowed on me. "What exactly are you hiding from me, Nathaniel? Why are you so concerned about Amanda? It has been years since you were this concerned about her and I tell you, it is sending the wrong signal." He shook his head.

"To who? I don't think I am sending anyone any signal. Do as I say, Grayson. Leave the questions out of it." Including her. I didn't want to acknowledge that he was talking about Maurene. She has made it clear that nothing will ever happen between us which meant that I was free to do whatever I want to and she was as well.

I did not owe anyone.

He went out to talk to Amanda and soon returned. His face looked disturbed.

"What happened?"

"Martins happened. Amanda got discharged this morning and he took her back to his house." He informed me.

My heart beat skyrocketed. Was Amanda safe?

I quickly dialed her contact and she didn't answer. I called the head of the unit guards I had placed to watch her, Gary, and he answered not long after.

"Are you with her?" I asked directly.

"Yes, although she was taken home by her boyfriend. I didn't want to meddle." He responded.

"Good. Inform me if anything acts up. Understood?"

"Yes, Alpha." And the line went dead.

"So what are we going to do with this new piece of information? We cannot face him and I can not ask Amanda to do that because she will be in great danger too." I mused, pinching the bridge of my nostrils. Everything just seemed fucked up and too much. Too much history. Too much story. They are all happening at the same time which makes it harder to resolve.

Grayson's phone buzzed, interrupting my thoughts.

"Nathaniel, your attention is needed at the Alphas' meeting." He said hurriedly.

"Alphas' meeting? There was an Alphas meeting and I was not invited?" I asked in shock or rather surprise. These Alphas could do anything to get me out of the picture.

"No. It was given to limited Alphas and these Alphas are men who have ruled long before you or Alex did. You might have to go there now." He advised.

If I had to choose between sitting in my office and going through the files I was searching for and calming greedy Alphas, I would choose the first but I needed peace and relief. One which these Alphas were unwilling to give me at the moment.

"Is the Alpha King there?" I wanted to confirm that first. Because it would be strange if he was there when he could not even attend to me.

"No," That was it. The reason for their uproar. Anyway, I exited the pack house, making sure to send a text to Amanda to be careful. I hoped Martins would not see it. I hope what happened years ago won't repeat itself.

I haven't seen my kids nor have I spoken to them. I have just been so busy trying to set things right that I was missing out on my life with my kids. Gosh... I should not think of my children now.

I soon reached the hall which was used for holding the Alpha's meeting. The loud chattering of foolish Alphas filled the air. The moment I stepped in, they all stopped talking. Disgust flickered in her eyes as they watched me with their predatory glare.

I never cowered beneath them. In fact, I trampled upon them.

"I see you all have decided to lead a coup on your Alpha King. Please do tell me, who is your leader?" I asked them.

I expected someone to step out. I wanted someone to step out so that I could use him as an example to everyone who dared to rebel against the king.

Pity. I would do it out of pity for the Alpha King, not because I wanted to. The throne was never mine and I didn't want it.

It was bitter and attracted unnecessary attention.

"And why are you here if not to join the coup?" One of the Alphas yelled out from the back.

"I see you have the time to whirl away instead of protecting your packs. Such old hands!" I clicked my tongue as I shook my head in pure derision.

That seemed to have angered them but they didn't make any move.

"Month after month, we keep having meetings but the Alpha King has chosen not to grace us with his presence anymore. Our requests remained unanswered and the fact that we sought an audience with him but ended up being rejected has gotten to us and we have come together to see the Alpha King!"

An echo of yes rang out through the hall and I watched them. They were all wicked and greedy men. They wanted to know what happened to the Alpha King. They would pretend to like him but spite me. They wait earnestly for the time he will die and like the covetous fools that they were, they will struggle for the throne, killing each other, in their sleep and even in reality.

I watched them all. I took note that I must never ever trust them.

"We have heard that you have been visiting the Alpha King. Who knows if you were allowed to see him especially? Tell us, what is his condition," Is he dead? This was another way he could ask me.

I lifted my chin. I thought about agreeing that I was unable to see him too but that would only complicate matters so I said. "Yes, and he is in good health. Worry not about him." I dismissed.

I thought it would be easy dismissing them but I was wrong. More uproar rang out. If they wanted their king, I would have to make a choice. Kill them all in here or let Alex die in peace. "No one will try to rebel against the Alpha King!" I growled loudly.

They all stopped talking. "If you try it, you will as so much as wished that you never thought about it." I threatened. I caught the look of shock, surprise, anxiety, and... Fear. Good. As I walked out of the hall, my phone beeped with a message. I brought it out and saw that it was from Maurene.

Let's meet, Nathaniel.