Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 265

Amara gave Elysia a reassuring pat on the arm. "It's good you're thinking this way. If you want to be with him, then be with him, but always put your feelings first."

Elysia nodded, taking a big forkful of her Caesar salad, closing her eyes as she savored the flavors.

Amara was about two months into her pregnancy. Many women experience quite strong symptoms at this stage, but she was one of the lucky ones, only feeling nauseous once or twice a week, with hardly any other issues.

Her belly was still flat, and she moved around just as easily as before. So far, she felt no different than she had before getting pregnant.

Today was no exception. After finishing their meal, she and Elysia went shopping. Three hours later, both were feeling a bit exhausted, and they decided to head home.

It was just past nine in the evening, and the autumn night was dark. Amara

carefully climbed the stairs, holding the railing for support. As she inserted her key into the lock, she was suddenly enveloped in a pair of strong arms.

Startled, she almost screamed, but before she could, she found herself spun around and pressed against the wooden door.

In the moonlight streaming through the hallway window, a familiar face came into view. The scream died in her throat as she recognized him.

"Finnian, what are you doing?"

the smell of whiskey heavy on his breath. Amara wrinkled her nose.

answer, just

easily enveloping her small frame. He rested his

ear.

raced with apprehension. She pushed at his

you home."

She

Sure what

but it

clear Finnian was drunk

get him

nestled against her neck, he mumbled, "I'm not going anywhere." Amara sighed, feeling a

reached behind her to open

closed

shoes,

off her shoes, all

in the

SWI

gaze unfocused and hazy