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 they are

want to decline our feelings for them," I

get his attention returned to my mind. It took me a lot of days

and soul. However, he never acknowledged my

hand and caress the back of

thumb.

at Eric, who gave me

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 meant.

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

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

our hands and rubbed his

want to take a risk. I

astounded me. He was talking

calm down and look at

him to take a deep breath, and then I

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 that you love my children a lot, but Eric...." I paused and

a very close 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

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

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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."

look. I felt bad, but

years

many years ago. I did not want him to