Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 22

"Why should I thank you?" Amara asked calmly. "Hogan's part of your family, and he was the one who bullied me. It's only right for you to stand up for me. Besides, we're married. If he insults me, it reflects poorly on you too. Defending me is in your best interest as well."

After saying that, Amara felt a bit tense inside. She believed her logic was sound, but people from Finnian's social circle often didn't play by the rules. Like when he defended Liliana without much reason. Would he be upset with her?

Finnian watched Amara, his curiosity piqued by the mix of conviction and apprehension in her eyes.

Somewhere in her assertive words, he saw a flicker of unease and a frown, and he was intrigued by what she was thinking.

He lifted her chin slightly to see the look in her eyes, a gesture that took them both by surprise. In that fleeting moment of contact, Amara froze, her wide eyes locked onto Finnian's, wondering about his intentions when, in truth, she was simply startled.

other hand, quickly realized how inappropriate his action was. They were only married on paper, so why was he

unchanged as he turned away. "I should have stood

"Okay."

as her heart violently raced. Her fingers, hidden in her sleeves, were clenched tightly. How could such a small gesture from Finnian make her react so strongly? "Amara," she screeched to herself, "get a

what

gaze again. With their height difference, Finnian could only see the top of her head, missing the chance of observing her

married for three years, and he hadn't seen her in person. So he asked.

my

and I don't remember," Finnian

Amara was simply an unimportant figure. Her appearance didn't matter, especially considering he believed she had a disfigured face.

pang of bitterness, Amara said,

had healed, and she feared that if Finnian saw she wasn't disfigured anymore, he might suspect she married into