Not twins novel (Natasha and Kenneth)
Chapter 781

Chapter 781 Pay The Price

His dark eyes stared at her constantly. "Nat, all I know is that being alive is more important than anything in this world."

Sensing what he was about to say next, Natasha asked with a smile, "I'm alive now, right?"

"You know what I'm talking about."

Natasha nestled on his shoulder and behaved adorably. "I know, but the outcome will be the same no matter who consumes the antidote. We'll still have to do our best to replace another one. Are you going to leave Thalia be if I ate it?"

"Thalia has Spencer and Darknetz to take care of her," answered Kenneth with a low voice.

Natasha chuckled. "Is that so? If that's the case, there was no need for you and Dave to save her and Spencer when they were ambushed."

"That's an entirely different matter. Besides, our original plan was to save only Spencer."

"That's enough, Kenneth. Stop being stubborn. I know that although Darknetz and DX hold a deep grudge against each other, you'll never sit idly by and do nothing. I know you as well as you know me." She tilted her head with her arms around his neck.

Kenneth simply gazed at her quietly.

"All right. Just let this matter go, okay? It took a great deal of determination for me to make this decision. The more you talk about it, the more conflicted I'll feel," said Natasha.

Kenneth could not possibly say anything else since she had already put it that way. He could only caress her messy hair affectionately and nod. "Okay."

Natasha rested her head on his shoulder with a smile.

Meanwhile, Kenneth seemed to be thinking about something serious as inexplicable emotions swirled in his dark ebony eyes.

"Oh, that reminds me. I forgot to tell you something," Natasha said all of a sudden as she rested her chin on his shoulder.

Kenneth threw her a sidelong glance and queried with a deep voice, "What is it?"

"Anthony said he's going somewhere not far away. Thalia might go with him," Natasha casually mentioned.

Kenneth frowned slightly when he heard that. "What for?"

"He said he's going to replace someone. I didn't ask him about the details," answered Natasha, glossing over the matter ambiguously.

"Did you allow him to go?"

Natasha nodded casually. "Yep."

"So you're just informing me?" Kenneth asked, scrutinizing her.

Propping her chin on his shoulder, she gazed at him with widened eyes. "Do you have a different opinion?"

Sighing, Kenneth said, "I wouldn't dare to. I'm already grateful enough that they acknowledge me as their father.”

His self-deprecating words elicited a smile from Natasha. "What's wrong? Do you not agree?"

"Not really. I'm just worried," Kenneth replied plainly.

"That's why I'm telling you this. Even though Thalia's going with him, I think it's better if you can get someone to keep them safe," explained Natasha.

Kenneth thought about it and bobbed his head. "Okay."

Natasha continued hugging the man while gazing at him. "Those three kiddos really respect and fear you. Anthony specifically asked me about your opinion after getting my approval."

Hearing that, Kenneth raised his brow. "Are you sure?"

"Of course. If he doesn't care what you think, why would he make me the messenger, then?" Natasha threw the question back at him.

Kenneth scoffed, "They're not asking you to be a messenger. They obviously want you to be the commander and order me around."

"Hmm... Why do I sense jealousy in your words?" Natasha raised an eyebrow.

"I am feeling jealous," Kenneth said honestly.

Natasha chuckled at his expression. "Will you obey my commands, then?"

"Of course. I wouldn't dare to disobey."

Natasha laughed. "That shows they're smart. They found the right person to be the commander."

Kenneth curled his lips into a smile. After pondering for a moment, he gazed at her and asked, "Have you ever thought about what will happen next for Anthony?"

Intrigued, Natasha asked, "Are you talking about Anthony and Darknetz?"

Kenneth nodded. "Yep. Things will get tricky if Darknetz learns about his relationship with me."

Natasha's gaze turned grim as she looked into his eyes, nodding. "I have."

"And?" asked Kenneth.

Natasha pursed her lips and said slowly, "No doubt, it'll be messy. I've asked Thalia about this too, and she says Kyle isn't an unreasonable person. Besides, he admires Anthony's talent. I believe he won't attack Anthony just because of your relationship with him."

"Do you trust that person that much?" asked Kenneth.

"Who are you talking about? Kyle or Thalia?" asked Natasha.

"They're technically the same."

Natasha took her sweet time deliberating the man's question before responding sensibly, "I haven't met Kyle, but I've more or less interacted with him before. He's indeed not as hostile as the rumors describe him to be, nor is he arrogant. So, I have a good impression of him."

Kenneth narrowed his eyes when he heard that.

He felt uncomfortable hearing Natasha say she had a good impression of another man.

"There's a difference between meeting someone online and in person," Kenneth reminded, encouraging her to reconsider her impression of the man.

Still, Natasha did not seem to get his point. She put on a serious look and nodded. "Yes, you're right. That's why I've talked to Thalia about this. She promised she'd protect the kids no matter what happens or what Kyle wants to do," she said.

Kenneth's expression tensed when he heard that. After a momentary pause, he said, "So, you've made up your mind?"

"No one can tell what will happen in the future. This is all our speculation. Since Anthony has chosen his path, I'd like to be the person who backs him up," stated Natasha calmly.

Kenneth said nothing in response.

"You can bring it up if you have other ideas. I don't think every decision I make in educating them is right. I'm more than happy to hear a different opinion," said Natasha.

"I don't have different opinions. You've raised all three of them well. I'm just concerned about their safety. I have no other issues apart from that."

"Their safety, eh? That's the most tricky part. You can't keep them around you twenty-four-seven just because of that, can you?" Natasha asked.

Kenneth nodded. "You're right. That's why I respect all your decisions."

Just then, a hostile look glinted in Natasha's eyes. "Anyway, whoever dares to touch my kids will pay the price with their life," Natasha enunciated each word clearly.