Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 70

Amara had been acting distant lately, and Finnian couldn't quite figure out why. Did he do anything wrong?

After returning to the break room, Amara continued to review her script, altering a few lines for the next scene. Then she picked up a book to read.

By around noon, hunger began to creep in. Deciding it was time for lunch, she headed out to grab a bite.

As she stepped out the door, she found Finnian standing there, hands tucked into his pockets, looking directly at her. It was unclear how long he'd been waiting.

Amara paused, asking, "Do you need something?"

She glanced around furtively, relieved to see no one was paying them any attention.

She never wanted to act so self-abased. Ever since she was disfigured, the world had seemed a little less kind, and insecurities had been seeping into her bones.

and couldn't help but wonder if she was embarrassed by their association. Did she really think he

you avoiding me?" he asked, cutting

a lot of gossip flying around lately. It's just not a good idea for

was a valid point, yet Finnian sensed there

in his early twenties approached, exuding a kind of effortless charm. Ignoring Finnian,

sized him up. The guy was tall, at least six feet two, with a lean, athletic build and a

familiarity towards her as he used "Ama". He asked, "And you are?" The guy shot him a frosty glance, which only made Finnian's gaze harden in

these two who had never met before. Was

the second

usually

different from his usual self, and Finnian wasn't keen on the project, so

Whispers of Winter. So, he was the friend Amara had

Finnian's contemplation was

Amara.

break room, asking, "Lucian, what did you need to tell

was a few years older than Lucian. When speaking to him, she couldn't help but slip into a