Supreme Magus novel Chapter 3022

Chapter 3022 Price of Power (Part 4)

3022 Price of Power (Part 4)

"I see." She sighed in relief, uncaring for the lost power of his core and grateful for the procedure's success. "We can always tell that you've undergone a full body cosmetic magic from Hossa.

"The problem is explaining why I didn't undergo one as well." She grunted.

"Easy. Bullshit for bullshit, we can tell people that you didn't feel safe for the baby." Orion shrugged.

"Good idea." Jirni kept turning his face in her hands, her expression still stern. "Vastor is right. Grow a full beard and don't get out until you've mastered your newfound physical prowess."

"Because you are worried that people might notice the change or because you are jealous?" Orion chuckled.

"I am jealous." Jirni admitted, making his jaw drop. "You've always had more suitors than me. Now that I look like your mother, I'm afraid to lose you to some pretty girl. And the worst thing is that I couldn't blame you for it.

"We are in this situation because of me. You've risked your life because of me. You have every right to step away from this mess." She sighed, staring at the floor because scared of reading the answer in his eyes.

The stress, the pregnancy, and the nearing of the deadline that Jiza had given Jirni had worn out her willpower. Orion's youthful appearance only made things worse.

He was the head of one of the four founding pillars of the Kingdom, a powerful mage, and a man renowned for his wisdom and good heart. That along with his tall and powerful built physique made many noble dames disregard the fact that he was married.

As for Jirni, her reputation preceded her as well. No matter how beautiful, a shark was still treated as a shark. Especially when she had no qualms about maiming and tearing apart whoever dared swim near her.

"Don't be silly." He chuckled, opening his arms to embrace her just to remember how dangerous it was for her and the baby.

Orion froze halfway, keeping his arms wide and beckoning her to do the rest.

"I'm not going anywhere." She hugged him while Orion stood still. "Everything I've done, I did it for us. You, me, and our children."

"Our children can't afford to lose both their parents." Jirni pulled away just enough to look him in the eyes. "That's why I didn't want you to Awaken anymore. I wrote you a letter instead of calling you so that you could be certain of my intentions.

"That I meant every word I wrote and there was no manipulation attempt or hidden agenda." Orion had almost divorced Jirni after she had faked Quylla's death and broken her vow not to lie to him.

They had made up, but she knew Orion still had trust issues. A holographic call would have allowed her to convey infinite nuances via the tone of her voice, her body language, and her eyes.

The letter took her power of deception away.

"So why did you do it?"

"Because I can't stand the thought of relieving the events that preceded Phloria's death." Orion replied. "I won't stand on the sidelines again, watching others risk their lives to protect those I hold dear while all I can do is pray.