Infamous Across Ironhelm - R18

Chapter - 156

Thorne poured Jacob a mug of ale, sliding it across the counter. He took a sip, letting the rich, bitter taste settle on his tongue before Thorne leaned forward, his expression turning slightly more serious.

"So, how's it going, lad? How's Lady Althea?"

Jacob exhaled, resting an elbow on the counter. "Glowing all the time with the pregnancy," he admitted. "Still, she works too much—spends more time at the guild than I'd like. I keep telling her to slow down, but you know how she is."

Thorne nodded knowingly. "Women like Lady Althea take their responsibilities seriously. But still… the leader of the Monster Hunter Guild, pregnant? By you?" He gave Jacob a pointed look before chuckling. "Lad, you're becoming infamous across the city. Do you have any idea how much talk there is about you?"

Jacob groaned, rubbing his face. "Oh, believe me, I know."