Chapter 227

Eric turned his head at me, and I felt heartbroken. His eyes were not as lively as they used to be. He looked pale. The strong aura he had almost vanished and turned him weak.

It reminded me of the day when I woke up in the Blue Blood Pack after running from the Crystal Blood Pack.

I was weak, just like that. But at that time, apart from Jason, Eric helped me a lot. He became my friend, and he shared all of my sorrows with me. He helped me move on with my life, and I began to think of him as a family member. He was important to me, just like Jason was to me.

I entered the room and closed the door behind me. I walked to the bed and sat on the edge.

"Eric, it's been a long time."

He smiled at me, though he looked in pain. He lifted his hand, and I caught it immediately.

"How are you?" I asked.

"Natalia, you haven't changed yet."

I chuckled at him. "It's just a couple of months, silly. Not a decade that I would change."

My words caused him to laugh. "I know. But I don't think I will stay