The moment I stepped into my pack, the breeze on my face instantly lifted my spirits. What a relief to be home! At the airport, my driver awaited me. Damia and I walked to the car as he carried our luggage.

I arrived at the pack house late that evening after dropping Damia off. Entering, I was greeted by my twins running toward me. I knelt, pulling them into a warm embrace.

"Mommy!"

"My babies," I replied.

Looking up, I saw Jason and Eric smiling. I released the twins and hugged my brother. "Brother, is everything okay?"

"Yes, my little baby. Why wouldn't it be?"

"You called Eric, so I thought"

"Everything's alright. He's not just your assistant; he's the pack's beta. Sometimes, his Alpha needs him too," he said mockingly.

I lightly hit his arm, and everyone chuckled.

"Mommy, we missed you," Noah said.

"Mommy, this is for you," Aria said, handing me a drawing. It was a sketch of a woman waving to two children while carrying luggage. Aria was a talented artist; she expressed her emotions beautifully through her sketches.

I kissed her cheek and hugged them both again. "Mommy missed you too. Let's go to your room. Mommy brought lots of things for my babies."

Holding their hands, I glanced at Jason and Eric. Jason nodded, giving me permission to spend time with the children.

A maid retrieved my luggage from the car trunk. I thanked her; she bowed and left.

I gave the children their new clothes; their joy was evident as they jumped on the bed. Their happiness made me chuckle.

At dinnertime, maids informed me that Jason was waiting in the dining room.

I had been in my bedroom showering after talking with the children.

In the dining room, Jason and Eric sat at the table.

"Where are Aria and Noah?" I asked.

"They've eaten," Eric replied.

"Good."

I pulled up a chair next to my brother and sat down. We ate, exchanging glances.

"Brother, is there something you want to say?"

"Finish your meal first. I have several things to discuss."

I lost my appetite; I knew what he meant. He'd want the latest news, and I feared his anger. His silence had been worrying.

Noticing his gaze on my half-eaten plate, I forced myself to finish.

After dinner, we moved to the living room. "Brother," I began.

"Where did he take you that night?" Jason asked directly.

I hesitated. How can I tell him about Adrian and what he did?

"I'm asking you, Natalia."

"Brother, he wanted to talk"

"You said that after the council party."

Seeing his fury, I lowered my head. "Brother, he probably just wanted to humiliate me with that news."

He nodded. "He always tries to humiliate you, doesn't he?"

I nodded. His eyes darkened.

"This time, I'll show him what real humiliation is."

Confused, I frowned. "What will you do, brother?"

"You don't need to know," Eric interjected.

"But I can't let two packs fight over this news," I retorted.

Jason's intense stare made me nervous.

"Would you care if I fought him?"

I shook my head. "Brother, please don't. I don't want a war with the Crystal Blood Pack."

He sighed, stood, and patted my head. I looked up at him.

"I love you, brother. I love Mom and Dad. A war risks losing family. I don't want to lose any of you."

He wiped away my tears. The thought of war had brought me to tears; I'd never experienced war and never wanted to.

"I'm not initiating a war. But what he did to youI won't tolerate it. He dared to touch my sister after my warning. I will crush his arrogance soon."