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.

was embarrassed by their association. Did she really

you avoiding me?" he asked,

been a lot of gossip flying around lately. It's just not a good idea for us to be seen together in public,"

was a valid point, yet Finnian sensed there was

a kind of effortless charm. Ignoring Finnian, he

at least six feet two, with a lean, athletic build and a cool, composed demeanor. His tousled hair gave him that quintessential "college

couldn't help but frown at his familiarity towards her as he used "Ama". He asked, "And you are?" The guy shot him a frosty

these two who had never met before.

quickly intervened, "This is Lucian Hale, the second lead

was usually

usual self, and Finnian wasn't keen on the

an actor in Whispers of Winter. So,

Finnian's contemplation was

to Amara. She just

back into the break room, asking, "Lucian, what

years older than Lucian. When speaking to him, she couldn't help but