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.

is something we feel for someone even if they are

of it, even if they want to

when I used to roam around my ex-husband just to get his attention returned to my mind. It took me a lot of days to wait for him, and when

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

thumb.

looked at Eric, who gave me a sad look

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."

my name. You will not have to think about them anymore. You don't have to

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

and rubbed his hand, which was

risk. I will make sure your second marriage will not break up

statements astounded me. He

down and

my eyes. I gestured to him to take a deep breath, and then

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 that you love my children a lot, but Eric...." I paused and lowered my head as I could not keep eye contact with

you my big

my hand.

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don't want this one-sided. It will only give you pain, just like I felt many 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." Eric

at his broken look. I felt bad, but

years

many years ago. I did not want him