Orion’s POV
“I swear, sometimes I just want to knock some sense into you,” Klaus muttered, rubbing his temples as if I had given him a headache that wouldn’t go away.
I smirked, though a tinge of guilt pinched my chest. Maybe teasing him about having a fetish for pregnant women wasn’t my best idea. But the truth was, hearing someone like Klaus—someone I respected—speaking about Aria in a way that wasn’t entirely serious had made something sharp twist in my gut.
I raised both hands in surrender, offering a sheepish grin. “Alright, alright. I went too far.”
Klaus shook his head, exhaling sharply through his nose as though he were trying to control his irritation.
But still, I clapped a hand on his shoulder, giving it a light squeeze. “Listen, I trust you, brother. I really do. And good
