Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 34

Who was that guy that answered the call from Mrs. Everly just now? What was his relationship with her? Should he tell Mr. Everly about this?

"Why haven't you gone to grab food yet?"

Finnian stepped out to grab something and noticed Will, who he'd sent off to get food about five minutes ago, still standing by the office door. So he asked.

Will looked up instantly, torn with indecision. Well, the call had already been made, and besides, Mr. Everly might find out sooner or later anyway. So perhaps it was better to come clean now?

"Mr. Everly, I remember Mrs. Everly makes a good clam chowder, so I took the liberty to call and see if she could bring some over. But some guy grabbed the phone and said no."

As Will reached the last part, he stared at Finnian and gulped nervously, fearing he might get thrown out for his audacity.

Finnian's face was partly shadowed, making it hard for Will to read his expression. He just heard him say nonchalantly, "It's fine, go get some food."

that, he watched Finnian turn

in his office, Finnian mulled over what Will had said, feeling an odd prickling sensation, like a tiny thorn in his side. It wasn't intensely painful, but it

Was she with another man? Who

sense of humiliation. It wasn't clear even to him where

feeling the urge to call Amara and ask. Yet, even

dinner. As Keith dished out the food, he asked, "Amara, why are

behalf. Amara was at a loss for how to answer, especially since this wasn't the

and said,

childhood. Over the years, he often

her heart softening slightly, and

"Of course."

should

I'll have to think about that

her eyes and carried the plates to the

feast with four dishes and a