Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 25

Almost at the same time, that familiar warmth returned to Finnian's stomach, and the subtle scent of Amara's perfume seemed to linger in the air once more.

Finnian, with his strikingly handsome features a bit shadowed, thought there was no need to make things hard on himself. He lifted his long, elegant hand to switch the cool water to warm, slowly reaching downward.

That night passed without incident, but as the morning light crept in, both of them felt a shift in the atmosphere. Something had changed.

The previous night, Finnian had been in the shower for ages. Amara, worried something might have happened, tiptoed to the bathroom door and heard low, rhythmic breathing.

Inside, there was a pause he seemed to have sensed her presence. Startled, Amara quickly retreated, slipping back into bed.

man and a woman, things could

maintained a facade of calm

as Finnian stormed into Kevin's study, slamming the door behind him. She wasn't sure what exactly transpired inside. It was quiet at first, and then suddenly, a loud shout erupted, "Get out! Get

open, and Finnian emerged with a cut on his forehead, a trickle of blood making it look

and declared, "We're not waiting a month. We're

of his excellence, his influence in Wye had

his grandfather about waiting a month before finally getting divorced, not bringing himself to disappoint his grandfather, but

statement, he didn't notice the color draining from Amara's face as he turned to

you be so defiant? What's so special about that actress? Even if she has the child, I won't acknowledge it! No child of this family will

his eyes darkening with a

have no business worrying about it, Grandpa. It's none

you mean? Are you insisting on