Ingrid's Authority*

Orion handed Alden over to Greta, exhaling in relief as he noticed Alden's expression calming down.

As Orion glanced at his wives, he noticed their worried expressions. Despite his attempt to mask his earlier demeanour, it was obvious that they were perceptive enough to sense something amiss.

They might have also caught on to the conversation between Greta and Celeste.

"I'll go and take a bath now to clear my head," Orion said, nodding at them as he rose from his seat. 

He made his way towards the stairs on the left, climbing slowly as thoughts of resolving the current crisis consumed his mind.

As Orion reached the bathroom area, he realized he had forgotten to bring an extra tulga to change into after bathing.

Orion briefly exhaled in frustration.

Just as he was about to turn around and head towards his master bedroom to retrieve a fresh tulga, two pairs of arms wrapped around him from behind, causing him to halt abruptly.