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.

we feel for

want to decline

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

and soul. However,

hold my hand and caress the back of my hand

thumb.

at Eric, who gave me a sad look and

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 the advantages of being

hand, but he held it tightly. "Natalia, I love your children 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 that they have their own father." I felt a

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him. So, making his life connected with mine would only

rubbed his hand,

take a risk. I will make sure your second marriage will not break up in any

me. He

down and look at

to take a deep

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

friend. I won't call you my big brother to hurt your emotions. But you are important to me. My children love you too, just like you

took a deep breath and glanced at him. He loosened his grip on my hand. But I did

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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

at his broken look. I felt bad, but

years

years ago. I did