Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 30

Later, she remembered that Finnian and Dorian were pretty close. Because of that connection, Elysia had seen Finnian more often than she had.

Amara gave a wry smile and walked over, saying, "Hey, Ely, what's going on?"

"Nothing," Elysia replied sarcastically. "Just trying to enjoy a dinner with my boyfriend, but then his 'sister' shows up pretending to be sick and acting all needy. Should have checked the date before stepping out today."

Dorian's expression darkened. "You really can't stand Jessica, can you?"

"Yeah, I can't stand it!" Elysia's voice was tinged with agitation. "Show me a woman who can put up with a 'sister' who isn't even related by blood!"

Dorian let out a laugh before replying disdainfully, "Well, you could always find yourself a 'brother' who isn't related by blood. Am I stopping you?"

speechless, her face

her, and he had never hidden that fact. She was in the same boat as Amara. So, what was

patting Elysia's head. She then turned to

He had met Finnian's wife twice. Once at Finnian and Amara's wedding,

Amara was a timid woman, not much of a talker, probably due to

he retorted icily. "This is my

him with a cold stare, tempted to say, "If she's your girlfriend, why are you hurting her?" But she knew it was

opened the door, and repeated, "Please leave, or I'll call

happened to this woman? Her personality seemed to

respectable. With Amara going to such

Finnian's gaze was now colder than it had been a few days ago. She thought

fall after Dorian left, she suddenly