Taking Alpha's Twins Away After Divorce by AlisTae

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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.

something we feel for someone

it, even if they want to decline our feelings

get his attention returned to my mind. It took me

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

a hand hold my hand and caress the back of my hand with

thumb.

gave me

love with you for so many years. I want to be with you. I will always try to make you happy. As you know, I live in this house. You all are my family. You don't have to think about staying away from your family. You can be with them forever." I got what he

to hide them as well. You can proudly tell others that they have their own father." I felt a pang in my heart. His words really mesmerized me. He was

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life. I did not have any feelings for him. So, making his life connected with mine would only waste his

rubbed his hand, which

shook his head in disagreement. "I know you don't want to take a risk.

astounded me. He was talking about

down and look

take a deep breath,

to understand my side too. You are not only my brother's best friend, but also mine. I gave you the position as one of my family members. Without you,

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 me.

my hand. But I did not let his hand go. I continued to speak once

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years ago. I don't want to hurt you. You are a 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."

stared at his broken look. I felt

years ago. I

many years ago. I did not want him to