Bernard walked in carrying several large bags.
Emma stared at them.
"What's all that?"
Bernard set the bags down and rubbed the back of his neck. "I may have gone a little overboard."
Elara leaned over to peek inside one of the bags and laughed. "A little?"
Emma pulled out a stuffed wolf, then another toy, followed by a stack of colorful books.
"There are enough toys here for twenty pups."
Bernard shrugged as he picked up another package. "They deserve everything."
From the other side of the chamber, Bryan looked up from his blocks.
"Can I have that one?"
Bernard laughed. "See? I knew Your Highness would appreciate my shopping."
Beside Bryan stood Zoey, who immediately spotted her father and ran toward him with a bright smile.
"Father!"
Bernard laughed as he scooped her into his arms and lifted her easily.
"My love, you're getting heavy. What have you been eating?"
Zoey giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck.
"I ate cookies and chocolate," she answered proudly.
