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Nathaniel 'S POV

I watched Liam lead her out. Of course, I wished I could grab his hands and pull them off the small of her back. Even if it was possible, I would break them. She had allowed him. She allowed him to touch what was mine.

Anger boiled within my veins as her scent still hovered over the air. My nose twitched, wishing I could drink more of it. There was no way I would not recognize my mate even though she changed her name, her face and anything else. I will always recognize her. She was— once my mate and Luna. Of course, I felt the connection to her and she must forgotten that.

“Nathaniel , that was Maurene, right?” Amanda’s voice permeated through my thoughts and I clenched my eyes shut. I didn’t want to deal with her right now. She was a hassle I was forced to deal with.

“She said she is not.” I gritted out and reached for the handkerchief.

She made a noise in her throat and shook her head. “Nonsense! I don’t believe her. She is the one. Is she back? Is she back to take you away from me?” She was visibly fidgeting and I watched her through narrowed eyes.

What gave her the impression that I belonged to her? I know I might have made a costly mistake in the past but…

“Nathaniel ,” She rushed toward me and grabbed my hands. “Promise me. Promise me that you will not leave me for her.” Her doe eyes were filled with feigned sadness and I jerked my hands away from her.

“Get out, Amanda.” I hissed out and she let out a shocked gasp.

“Nathaniel ! You are sending me out of here because of her?” She asked, her voice coated with disbelief as she glared at me.

“If you spend another second here again, I will have you—”

“Okay, okay. I will go!” She catwalked out of the place, her fake sobs echoing after her.

I let out an exasperated hiss as I drew at my tie, discomfort itching at my skin. Just two days that Maurene came and I am already losing my sanity. Damn!

Grayson cleared his throat. “Why didn’t you tell me that she was here with him yesterday? You could have sent it to me through the mind link, why?” I asked him, raising my gaze to meet him.

He shrugged. “Because I did not want to be involved in your issue anyway the agent you discussed with sent a reply already. She is the one and she is staying with Liam.” He explained and my fist clenched tight. My mind flashed to when I had caught her on him and my heart constricted in my chest. With the way Liam was holding her, it was obvious that they were seeing each other.

Were they seeing each other?

There was a skip in my heart at the possibility of that thought and it left a bitter taste on my tongue.

“Why are you bothered about her? I thought you didn’t want her again?” Grayson’s brow lifted in accusation and I gulped hard then looked away.

“It is none of your business.” I hissed and rose to my feet then walked out.

I was not going to tell anyone. After I had divorced Maurene, I looked for her everywhere but I did not see her. I had even regretted my decision and that was why I was searching for her. It felt like she disappeared into thin air. I almost went into depression because of losing her and now that she is back, I will do everything to get her back even if that means I have to go down on my knees to beg her.

As an Alpha, kneeling before someone who is not even up to our rank is very rare because we like to uphold our dignity and pride. Maurene might be the first person that would make me do that.

I shook my head as I entered my office and slumped down on the chair. Breathing out heavily, I pulled the first two buttons open and let fresh air into my chest. I needed Maurene and I knew it.

Throughout the entire day, I could not tell where my focus was. Was it on the file before me or the memory of Maurene refusing that she was not the one? That she was not my Maurene.

Why would she deny her name? Because of me?

I fumbled and I knew it. I needed to ask for forgiveness but with what was going on between her and Liam, maybe I should… no! I cannot! Maurene is mine and I will prove to her that I am a better person than Liam.

My eyes keened on the title of the file before me. It was about the hospital project Liam had brought. I did not know why Liam chose my pack for the project. Truly, my pack was the largest here and it was even larger than the Alpha King’s palace. There was a time during one of my ancestor's reigns when the Alpha King of that time wanted to take over our pack land but we fought against them and after a few plagues on the Royalty, they let go of our pack land and even as we continued, we were envied amongst other packs.

I liked it. It made me feel powerful and above those pot-bellied Alphas who were only after selfish motives. Now, they want a hospital built here in their name.

My eyes narrowed as I could finally think properly, there was a suspicious reasoning behind this project and I needed to find out. A knock rapped on the door and again, my focus deviated.

“Come in,” I said without looking up. Familiar heels clicked against the tiled floor and I lifted my head up to meet Amanda’s gaze. I blinked once and she grinned, walking closer to me. She rounded my table and came to stand beside me.

“Nathaniel ,” She whined as she slowly crouched down between my legs. “You know…” Her hands began to trail from my calves to my thighs.

She batted my lashes up at me as she bit her lower lips and gave me a sultry look. “I… I didn’t mean to annoy you that time. I just wanted to let you see through Maurene’s despicable act. She is the one, I swear. I know her—” She palmed my groin and adjusted herself properly between my legs. I expected the rush of adrenaline down to my groin but nothing came.

I let her rub me through the trousers I was wearing and still, I did not feel the heat. An image of Maurene flashed through my gaze and I reached for Amanda’s hands instantly. “Stop.” I bit out.

Her brows furrowed. “But Nathaniel , I…”

“Out, Amanda!” I bellowed.

“You…” She trailed off as she met my angry gaze and realized that I was not joking.

She grumbled as she walked out of my office. In the past, I would have allowed Amandato touch me just as she wanted and we would have had sex but with Maurene back now, I am ruined. She has ruined me for other women and I… I will ruin her for other men, especially Liam.