Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 227

Suddenly, a voice called out from above. Amara froze instantly.

She looked up, squinting at the light streaming through the hole above her. Peering down was a head she couldn't discern in the darkness but recognized by its voice and hairstyle-it was Finnian.

Could it really be him? Amara wobbled to her feet, feeling dazed. She opened her mouth and softly called Finnian's name.

She hadn't expected to see someone she knew, fearing her mind might be playing tricks on her out of sheer desperation.

"It's me, Amara. Don't be scared. I'm coming down to get you."

That familiar voice echoed down to her, and before she knew it, someone jumped through the dark opening. The man landed with a soft thud, sending a mild vibration through the ground.

He was standing right in front of her now, his warm breath mixing with hers, blocking the light and making him all the more real.

In disbelief, Amara reached out and touched his wrist, the normal body temperature. Her eyes widened. "You came?"

I'm here.

to process the situation; her

moment, and then suddenly pulled her into a hug,

how unusual this gesture

been gripped by the terrifying thought that she might die here, alone and unnoticed. But in the next

wasn't even thinking about

she just felt immense relief. She cried softly on Finnian's shoulder for a moment, and then lifted her head to wipe her tears,

"Don't be afraid," as he switched on his phone's flashlight

they were in a small underground chamber, maybe four or five square meters,

a row, looked up, and estimated the height of

getting deadly hurt. '

she regained her composure, a thought struck her, and she asked, "Mr.

grateful, but why