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 think he was someone she'd rather not be

are you avoiding me?" he asked, cutting

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

valid point, yet Finnian sensed there was more beneath the

his early twenties approached, exuding a kind of effortless charm. Ignoring Finnian, he approached Amara directly before uttering, "Ama, I

was tall, at least six feet two, with a lean, athletic build and a cool, composed demeanor. His tousled hair

frown at his familiarity towards her as he used "Ama". He asked, "And you are?" The guy shot him

two who had never met before. Was it some sort of

the second lead in our production, playing

was usually

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

of Winter. So, he was the friend Amara had

Finnian's contemplation was

to Amara.

"Lucian, what did

Lucian. When speaking to him, she couldn't