Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 228

"Why do you keep saying 'thank you', aren't you tired?" Finnian glanced at her again.

He led Amara to a nearby rock, gesturing for her to sit. As he looked at her slender back, he shrugged off his suit jacket and draped it over her shoulders.

Amara's eyes widened as the warmth of the jacket enveloped her. Suddenly, the chill she felt seemed to vanish. Despite the comfort, she felt a twinge of anxiety and quickly tried to give it back. "Mr. Everly, there's no need, I'm not cold."

"Wear it," Finnian interrupted, wrapping the jacket back around her shoulders. He glanced at her bare arms. "You're having goosebumps even. Don't tell me you're not cold."

His voice was gentle but carried a tone of authority that brooked no argument. Amara hesitated. She hadn't expected him to not only come to her rescue but also offer his jacket. Finnian seemed exceptionally nice to her.

Given the situation, though, this was good as she knew she needed it more than he did. She was at risk of catching a cold without it, while Finnian, in his long- sleeved shirt, seemed to fare better in the chilly air. Hence, she didn't refuse.

In the dimly lit cavern, the divorced couple sat side by side on a rock barely big enough for the two of them, their bodies almost touching. After a while, Amara found herself feeling a bit uncomfortable.

them, asking, "Mr. Everly, what were you trying to

replied nonchalantly. "You disappeared, and I just wanted to

Why was he concerned about her absence? If they had been friends, she might understand the check-in,

you cold?" Finnian

I'm fine,"

Finnian ignored her response,

jacket was draped over her, not worn properly, leaving her arms exposed. He could clearly catch the goosebumps on her skin. He reached out, his hand closing over her forearm, the skin icy to the

belongs to

he suddenly being so tactile? He didn't treat other women like

merely a couple in name; even if they'd had real conjugal relations,

back, awkwardly insisting, "Mr. Everly, there's no need to worry,

that," Finnian said softly, opening his arms and pulling

skipped a beat.