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.

nodded my head.

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broke the hug and glanced at Aria. She saw

us with her

she said,

to my feet and let

Aria and looked at me. I smiled at him. He gave me a smile and said to

you. Where did

from him

paused and turned

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

talk about Adrian

not say much to her

knew Noah just hated that man like me. In my opinion, the fact that one of Adrian's children had a negative opinion

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happened. She only

hand, told everyone not to ask Aria anythin more since it could

first thing he did was call Aria

nervous that he would inspect the matter. Eric signaled to

listening to

were you?" Jason

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see. How are you right now,

person. He took me to eat ice cream, then gave

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