Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 26

"No need, just take good care of Grandpa. He's the one who needs treatment the most right now."

With that, Finnian turned and walked away. Kevin let out a wail, pointing at his retreating back and cursing nonstop until he disappeared from view.

Amara felt a chill run through her heart. Last night's unexpected events had left her confused, making her think something between her and Finnian had changed. But how could that be? Clearly, Finnian's heart still belonged to Liliana!

He had stayed virtuous for Liliana last night and took a beating today to protect her honor. What was Amara even fantasizing about?

Suddenly, she felt pathetic. She couldn't keep going on like this.

"Ama, I'm sorry! When that rascal gets back, I'll make sure to give him a piece of my mind, just to make it up to you."

"Grandpa, please don't. Finnian and I aren't meant to be. His heart is with Ms. Porter, and we're just not right for each other. You should start preparing yourself to welcome Ms. Porter."

then walk away, Kevin was left stunned. What's

house, her body weary, she felt lost, unsure

that

she didn't want to go back to Autumn

to Elysia's place, only to find Elysia alone in the living

seven or eight empty bottles at Elysia's feet, and she was still drinking. Amara, irritated, grabbed the bottle from her. "What are

eyes slowly focused. Instead of trying to reclaim the bottle, she pulled a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from under the coffee table, lighting one expertly and taking a

didn't like it. Why was she smoking again

"Jessica's back."

cloud of smoke. The misty haze obscured her features, and Amara couldn't see her expression, only

her

she moved closer to hug her. "Ely, don't be

in Amara's shoulder and began

through the night. The next morning, she ordered breakfast, and they ate together before