Together, Forevermore

"Forget it, then. I need to get back to sleep and rest before starting the rest of my day," Crystalia replied, rolling her eyes at Orion's words.

Though his words warmed her heart, she had become accustomed to them enough to mask her reaction with thick skin. She was confident he would have taken full advantage of her reaction if she hadn't developed such resilience.

"But you've long surpassed the need to sleep to regain strength," Orion responded. He needed to en Crystalia's new habits and help her return to her former, more natural routines.

"Oh, I'm well aware, husband. But I need all the rest I can get to keep up with your insufferable appetite for more wives. After all, someone has to make sure you don't overindulge," Crystalia responded with a smirk.

Stunned, Orion stood rooted to the spot.

Was that a clap-back?