Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 185

Soon, the door swung open, and there stood Finnian.

He was wearing a black robe, loosely tied at the waist, revealing a well-toned chest that screamed masculinity. Amara immediately lowered her gaze and said, "Mr. Everly, I'm here."

Finnian lifted her chin, his eyes locking onto her face. "You're late."

Pulling away, Amara glanced at her phone. "Only by two minutes. Does that really count?"

"Of course, it does."

Finnian pulled her inside, pressing her against the door frame, his arms on either side of her. "Haven't you heard the saying 'time is money'?"

Amara was at a loss.

This man was impossible!

Amara thought for a moment and replied, "Last time we went to finalize our divorce, Mr. Everly, you stood me up without a word. This time, I was a tad tardy. So, let's call it even."

Finnian hadn't expected her to bring that up and was momentarily taken aback. Slowly, a smile crept onto his lips. "Alright, we're even."

He hadn't really intended to make a big deal out of the two minutes; he was just teasing her.

Amara up and strode into

quickly, and by the time she processed it, his

propped beside her. He seemed freshly showered, carrying the scent of soap and shampoo mixed with a warm, masculine aroma that was almost intoxicating. Amara

happening too fast. She hadn't even said

"Mr. Everly."

on

was unlike the rough ones before; it was gentle, almost tender. Finnian seemed

through the

remove her mask. Amara startled, and held

head, his eyes slightly reddened with desire.

to?"

froze for a

scars-ugly and shocking; even

Surely, given Finnian's sharpness,

We forgotten her real

appearance so soon. Why

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