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.

for someone even if

want to decline our feelings for them,"

I used to roam around my ex-husband just to get his attention returned to my mind. It took me a lot of

had passed. I used to love him with all my heart and soul. However, he never acknowledged

hold my hand and caress the back of my

thumb.

Eric, who gave me a

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 meant. He explained to me

like mine. I will give them my name. You will not have to think about them anymore. You don't have to hide them as well. You can proudly tell others

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him. So, making his life connected with mine

rubbed

shook his head in disagreement. "I know you don't want to take a risk. I will make sure your second marriage

statements astounded me. He was talking

down and look

to him to take a deep breath, and then I spoke to him

had feelings for me. But you have 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, my family is incomplete. I also know

I always saw you as a very close friend. I won't call you my big

glanced at him. He loosened his grip on my hand. But I did not let his hand go. I continued to

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don't want to hurt you. You are a good person, and I want you to find your mate soon and be happy in

his broken look. I felt

many years ago.

years ago. I did not want him to compromise