Chapter 5413

“Jared…” Yuliana breathed his name, the syllables trembling on the edge of a warning.

Yuliana stepped in front of Jared, slim shoulders squared against danger. She understood his power, yet Oronin’s mastery of space nascence lurked like a hidden blade. If that fiend sealed them inside his private dimension, rescue would be impossible-entering would mean surrendering their lives.

“Trust me. I’ve got this.” Jared’s smile was small, confident, and meant for her alone.

Across the courtyard, Aurelius caught the look passing between the two and instantly pieced together exactly what had transpired.

That molten gaze-the one lovers shared after shattering their final restraint-needed no interpreter.

Infinides watched them and sighed. Jared scattered affection like wildflower seeds; the old abbot could no longer shield every disciple from his charm.

Flaxseed shuffled close, voice a conspiratorial rasp. “Jared, if you’re set on facing Oronin, want me to sneak you a couple of charms?”