Chapter 87

Natalia's POV

When we returned to the pack house, my parents pulled Aria into their embrace. They were afraid of losing her. At this age, Noah and Aria were their favorite companions.

"I'm okay, Grandpa. Don't worry, Grandma."

Like a sensible child, Aria assured them that she was fine.

I noticed Noah standing in a corner. His eyes were on Aria, but he did not go close to her. He looked like he was upset.

Was he feeling guilty? Was he blaming himself for everything?

I walked to Noah when everyone was busy with Aria.

I crouched down in front of him and patted his shoulder. He lowered his head.

"What happened to you, my big boy? Why do you look upset? Don't you want to see your little sister?" I asked him..

He was a few minutes older than Aria. So I told him that he was her big brother and that he would always have to protect his sister.

"I'm sorry, Mom. I could not protect Aria," he mumbled with his pouty lips.

I caressed his hair, and he lifted his head to look at me.

His eyes were teary, which made me feel emotional. "Don't cry, my baby. You are my strong boy. It was not your fault, okay?"

He shook his head. "I-"I

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I did not let him say anything as I pulled him into a tight hug.

I patted his back. "Tears don't suit you. You have to be a strong boy. You will be a powerful man in the future."

"Just like my Uncle Jason?" he asked while hugging my neck.

and nodded my head. "Yeah, just like

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hug and glanced at Aria. She saw us and

us with her

said,

feet and

Aria and looked at me. I smiled at him.

missed you. Where did you

from him

with..." she paused and turned to look

eyes and turned back to Noah. "I was lost. Mommy's friend found me,

lied to Noah because I told her in the car not to talk about Adrian to anyone. She was asking me why,

I did not say much to her

that man like me. In my opinion, the fact that one

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man whom he had not even know met once? As Aria said to me, Adrian never talked poorl him. Then

only replied that she was lost

everyone not to ask Aria anythin more since it could hurt

the first thing he did was call

nervous that he would inspect the matter. Eric signaled to me that he

Jason's bedroom while listening to the conversation going on

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