Mate's Comfort
Viktor found Aria in the nursery at midnight, touching the empty cribs they'd prepared for the twins. Through their bond, he felt her heart aching with the physical separation from their smallest daughters. She wanted them at home with her not in the incubators at the hospital.
"They're safe," he murmured, wrapping his arms around her from behind. "Adrian's with them now, and Luna created those special star paths—" She sniffled.
"But they're not here," Aria's voice broke. "I should be there, I should be—" Tears fell as ahem broke down and Viktor turned her in his arms holding her tight.
"You should be healing," Viktor said gently, gathering her closer. "Getting stronger for when they do come home." She was a mess, and he felt powerless to help her. The tears soaked his s
