Gentle Healing
"Mama needs to eat before anything else," Luna announced each morning while Nova created energizing starlight. "No negotiating about important healing rules." She needed food to build up her strength so she could get better.
Adrian had become both guardian and head nurse, managing Aria's recovery with loving firmness. Through their bond, Viktor felt his mate's gradual strengthening under their family's careful attention. Adrian stayed close to her, making sure she rested when needed. He made whatever food she desired and held her when she cried. When Viktor showed up, he gently eased her over to her mate.
"But the twins—" Aria would start. They always cut her protest off knowing she would push herself till she passed out again.
"Are right here," Luna would remind her whi
