Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 57

As Amara reminisced about the past, a gentle warmth spread through her heart. She served him a piece of his favorite beef tripe.

Just then, Keith's manager called, announcing a last-minute event that Keith had to attend immediately. With a sigh, Keith ended the call, gathered his things, and left, leaving Amara to dine alone.

A few minutes later, the doorbell rang. Amara assumed Keith must have returned. Peeking through the peephole, however, she was taken aback to see Finnian standing outside.

What was Finnian doing here? How did he even know where she lived?

The door knocks sounded. "Amara, open up."

Peeking through the peephole had blocked the light from inside, signaling to Finnian that someone was home, prompting his request.

Quickly, Amara straightened up and called out, "Just a moment," before rushing to put on a mask and opening the door for Finnian.

"Having dinner?"

inside. The spread and the two bowls with matching silverware on the table made

blurted

the small one-bedroom apartment. The open bedroom door in front of him

turned around. "Where

to leave," Amara replied. "Something came up

but just then his phone buzzed. Seeing Dorian's

voice came through on the other end, the room quiet

out shopping

month. We're looking at them right now;

at Amara, whose

surprise quickly

her head, wishing she could disappear

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