Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 24

Finnian's Adam's apple bobbed, his body's reaction impossible to ignore.

Even through the fabric of his clothes, it was so striking that Amara couldn't help but notice, prompting her to swiftly pull the covers over her eyes. She was both embarrassed and uncomfortable.

She considered asking Finnian to leave, but then remembered this was his home. It seemed a bit rude to do so, so she mumbled from beneath the covers, "Maybe I should step out for a bit, and you can have some space to yourself."

By now, both adults were well aware of what was happening. Something in their dinner or drinks must have been spiked, leaving them with an overwhelming urge they couldn't control.

But who was responsible for this?

attractive brows furrowed instinctively.

after all, his wife. Her alluring appearance was something he

lip and whispered, "Maybe you

delicate way of suggesting he might want to take care of things privately in the bathroom. But Finnian's mind was elsewhere. Who had tampered with

aunts and uncles wouldn't dare, and they had no reason to. Was it his grandfather? He pulled out his phone to call Kevin,

to be unreachable at such a crucial moment was

moments ago, his voice

but Finnian's sudden change in demeanor still sent a pang of disappointment

then, Finnian received a text from Kevin, [Don't hold back, my dear grandson, take care

message, though worded more delicately, which left her feeling

now frigid, except his body

take a shower.