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?"

was rendered speechless,

fact. She was in the same boat as Amara.

turned to Dorian and coldly stated, "She needs to rest now. Please

expression grew darker, his face looking rather intimidating. He had met Finnian's wife twice. Once at Finnian and Amara's wedding,

a talker, probably due to her

I leave?" he retorted icily. "This is my

she's your girlfriend, why are you

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

had happened to this woman? Her personality seemed

Amara going to such lengths, they

was now colder than it had been a few days ago. She thought their relationship, while never great, hadn't been this

didn't dwell on it. Watching Elysia's tears fall after Dorian left, she