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Chapter 128

I was stunned. More than shock, I was upset. I did not want our friendship to turn out like this. I would have been happier if he had come to tell me about someone else who he liked but not me. The pair of desperate eyes were focused on me. I could hear how his heart was beating faster as he waited for my answer.

How would I reject him on his face? I did not want him to be heartbroken.

"From when?" I asked, trying to compose myself.

He lowered his head and started to speak.

"From the day I met you, from the day Jason brought you to the pack house."

I looked away from him as I remembered the day when I first met him. He was a nice guy, and his every gesture was kind toward me. I thought it was because I was his best friend's sister. With a heavy heart, I wanted to say that I had never seen him like

that.

"Eric, I-"

"Natalia, I know you are a single mother. I also know that your children are your life. But believe me. You also have your own life where you are really alone. You need someone who can protect you." I frowned at him. "Protect me from what? You know that I am-

"An alpha. I know. But what about your emotional and mental support?"

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"Love is not based on need, Eric. I mumbled as a few memories of my past reflected in my mind.

feel for someone even if

even if they want to decline our feelings for

ex-husband just to get his attention returned to my mind. It took me

to love him with all my heart and soul. However, he never acknowledged my love. In the end, I only had to feel

hand hold my hand and caress the back of my

thumb.

who gave me

will always try to make you happy. As you know, I live in this house. You all are

about them anymore. You don't have to hide them as well. You can proudly tell others that they have their own father." I felt a

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did not have any feelings for him. So, making his life connected with

our hands and rubbed his hand, which was over mine.

to take a risk. I will make sure your second marriage will not break

He was talking about

down and

to take a deep breath, and then I spoke to

but also mine. I gave you the position as one of my family members. Without you, my family is incomplete. I also

don't have any feelings for you. I always saw you as a very close friend. I won't call you my big brother to hurt your emotions. But you are important to

a deep breath and glanced at him. He loosened his grip on my hand. But I did not let his hand go. I continued to speak once

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good person, and I want you to find your mate soon and be happy in your life. I am sorry, Eric. I don't want to give you any fake hopes. I don't love you." Eric took a step back as

look. I felt

years ago.

years ago. I did not want him

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