Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 229

Finnian loosened his grip on her a little. "If it were Keith's jacket, would you refuse?"

What kind of weird question was that? Amara was utterly bewildered by Finnian's unpredictable behavior today. She didn't even know how to respond.

Seeing her silence, Finnian gave her arm a gentle squeeze. "Answer me."

Amara thought for a moment and answered truthfully, "I wouldn't decline because Keith is my friend."

Saying this, a pang of sadness washed over her. Were she and Keith still friends?

The dim light in the cave obscured her expression from Finnian. He pulled her closer again and said, "Then just think of me as Keith."

"What? That's impossible."

possibly do that? Finnian and Keith were worlds apart-no way

lip, Amara uttered, "Mr. Everly, you really don't have

Sullivan!

came from above, followed by a beam of

Shielding her eyes with her hand, she

faces, and was that Keith among

sending down a ladder for

were indeed Mr. Everly and Ms.

rope ladder unfurled downwards, Finnian gestured for Amara to climb first. He supported her by the

one; it was hard to get a grip on. Amara was a bit hesitant at first, but then she felt strong hands steady her from

bit awkward, given the sensitive area, but at least she could climb

dark, and with her mask on, no one could see her flushed cheeks. She

her under the arms, and hoisted her up onto solid ground. Before she could see who had helped her, she found herself