Divorced Ex-Luna Returns With Triplets

Maurene'S POV

The kids were taken to school by Miss D. but I was still scared that Nathaniel might actually have someone trailing me and they would find out about my kids. Liam has to see another client today in the city and he was so adamant on bringing me along even though I was barely needed there. I had no choice than to agree to go with him.

I glanced at him. He was too focused on his screen, probably checking out his mails from the company he had sent out proposals to. We were not only building a hospital project in Nathaniel 's pack. We also had three more packs where we intend to build an orphanage, school, and museum. I did not really know much about these plans but Liam told me about them.

My phone beeped and I fished it out from my bag. Furrowing my brows at the unknown number that has sent me a message, I clicked the icon and the message opened.

"Hi, it is me. Evangeline."

I narrowed my eyes. Who is Evangeline?

I racked my brain for anyone I might have given my number to and I remembered. Oh, the lady from the hospital and the park.

I smiled as I typed a response. "Oh, hello. I will save your contact now. How have you been by the way?"

Her reply came almost instantly. "I've been good. What about you?"

I let out a sigh at the question. How have I been too? Recently?

"Fine." I stopped as I stared at what I typed. This was the best response to give someone you are not close to. Just as I pressed the send button, the car screeched to a halt and Liam lifted his head from his phone.

"We are here, Sir." The driver's voice came and we both packed the things we would need before stepping out of the car. I paused before a mansion that appeared to be ancient.

Liam sent me a look and arched his brow. "Any issue?" He asked.

I shook my head, even though I could not shake away the strange feeling in my chest. Why was I feeling like this?

Nausea caught me by the throat and the urge to puke overwhelmed me but I held it down and then proceeded to follow Liam in. Two guards were stationed outside as they ushered us into the mansion.

I glanced around the place, an unfamiliar scent filled the air as maids stared at us like the strangers that we were. I licked my lower lip as Liam glanced at his wristwatch before turning to me. "You-"

"You live up to your name, Liam Ferdinand!" A masculine voice said from somewhere. I craned my neck above Liam's shoulder and noticed the man, smiling like he was proud of Liam.

The man appeared to be younger than his age. I sniffed in the air. Over the years, my heightened sense of smell has been deteriorating and it has really affected me.

Liam smiled also, receiving the man's extended hand and they exchanged pleasantries. The man's eyes hovered over me and I gave him a small bow. "Good day." Something like amusement danced in his eyes before he sent a knowing look at Liam, a smug smile curling at the edge of his lips. This man definitely smiles a lot. "You can have your seat. I will have the maids make a quick -"

Liam let out a cough, cutting the man off. "We are actually okay. We took breakfast. Why don't we get into the business of the day, Mr. Galen?"

The man uttered a snort. "As usual, Liam."

Immediately Galen took a seat just opposite us, every bit of amusement that was in his eyes wiped off and seriousness coated his face. "I saw your proposal and I would say you should reconsider it, Liam." He said, leaning back into his seat. "I have. I want it here." Liam stated, dead serious.

My brows twitched as it seemed like I was the only one in the dark here. I bit my lower lip to stop myself from asking Liam what they were talking about.

"Are you sure? Do you think he would want it to be here?" Mr. Galen asked, tilting his head to the side.

"I do not care. I am in charge and I choose the locations. He chose one. I choose the rest." He told him. Who were they talking about?

"If you say so. I give you my word. You will have it here but on one condition." Mr. Galen's eyes keened on me and I shifted in my seat. So he noticed me now.

Liam peered a look at me. "She is no threat." He reached to hold my hand in his and my eyes bulged in their sockets at his show of claim. What...

Mr. Galen snorted a smile. "I will send the file over, Liam."

Heels clicked against the floor and I twisted my head to catch the figure, only to see a pretty woman dressed in an elegant gown, looking young but with the way she carried herself, she would know she had lived for a long time in order to be move with such elegance. I fluttered my gaze to Mr. Galen who surprisingly was watching me too. I tilted my head to the side and he smirked. "Haven't you figured it out yet?"

"Babe." The woman called, slightly distracting me from the hovering thoughts in my mind.

"Tell me. What are you thinking?" He asked, a mischievous smile on his lips. The woman lifted her eyes to me also, they were glinting with amusement. As if they enjoyed what they were doing to me. They looked younger than the mystery their eyes held. The decades of truth that hid behind those orbs. It clicked.

"You... both of you... vampires?" I asked, turning my head to Liam to answer.

He grimaced and nodded.

"Smart. You are smart. I knew you would get it." He then turned to Liam. "Hold her tight. She is precious."

Something in my chest squeezed as I remembered someone telling Nathaniel the same thing years back. I shook my head. After talking for some minutes and I remained quiet, Liam ended the discussion as they shook hands and Galen gave me one of his mischievous smiles also.

We exited the mansion and now I understood why the building looked ancient. We both headed for the car and the driver must have gone as per Liam's orders. What was he up to now?

I had so many questions in my head. I did not know if I should ask Liam or not. So many of them.

"Where are we going to now? A witch's coven?" I asked, tucking my seat belt into place.

He chuckled. "Not today. But we are-"

"So we are still going to a witch's coven?"

He smiled. "I know you have questions but will you trust me, Maurene?" He asked, a plea evident in his eyes as he looked at me.

I was uncertain. I did not know if I should but I nodded my head, "Definitely. So where are we going to now?" I asked, taking my eyes off him and focusing on the road. "You would see." Excitement dripped with those words he uttered.

At this point, I will no longer be surprised if we go to every supernatural realm today. I did not know how long I had been lost in my thoughts because the car parked and Liam looked at me. I peered a look past his head and noticed we were parked before a boutique.

"But Liam... I don't think I need new clothes."

He released a scoff. "You are my wife and you need new dresses." He didn't wait for me to say anything as he stepped out of the car and came to my side then opened the door. Offering me his hand to take, I was tempted to remind him that this was fake and that he didn't need to do this outside like this. The only time I needed this act was when Nathaniel was anywhere close.

I took his hand, not wanting to disappoint him and he helped me out of the car. He went ahead of me and opened the door for me and I would not lie, I was unsettled. I didn't like the feeling in my chest.

As I opened my mouth to insist that we go back home, a familiar voice let out a shriek. "What? Someone bought it?"

I clamped my mouth as my heart skipped. Amanda! Amanda Was here.

I turned to scurry away but Liam reached to hold me back. He must have seen the fear in my eyes. "Not today. You are not going to run away."

With that, he dragged me back into the boutique.