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?"

rendered speechless, her face turning

truth was, Dorian didn't love her, and he had never hidden that fact. She was in the same boat

Elysia's head. She then turned to Dorian and coldly stated, "She

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

of a talker, probably due to

why should I leave?" he retorted icily. "This is my girlfriend's

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

and repeated, "Please leave, or I'll

and Finnian were both taken aback. What had happened to this woman? Her personality seemed to

Amara going to such lengths, they couldn't very well

had been a few days ago. She thought their relationship, while never great, hadn't been this bad before.

Elysia's tears fall after Dorian left, she suddenly