First Steps Home "Walking day," Luna announced at dawn while Nova created encouraging starlight. "Adrian getting stronger now. Time for steps." Both pups are determined to get him moving so he can go back to making pancakes and snuggles with them. Adrian, still weak from his soul-journey, found himself facing two determined little girls who had decided his recovery schedule. Luna wouldn't leave him alone and she was always close by. "Princess, I'm not sure—" "No arguing," Luna said firmly as Nova's power created supportive light structures around him. "Need you strong for pancakes and protection. Time to walk." Adrian sighed but got up. Through their bond, Viktor and Aria felt their daughters' absolute certainty that they could help Adrian recover through sheer force of will and stell

