Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 280

She was genuinely worried.

Elysia knew better than anyone how much Amara liked Finnian, and now that Finnian was showing interest in Amara, she was terrified Amara would fall into the same trap again.

"Ely, don't worry, I won't," Amara reassured her, patting Elysia's shoulder with a touch of sadness in her eyes.

"He's still tangled up with Liliana. Why would I get involved with him?"

"That's good. You really need to think these things through."

Just then, a worried voice broke through. "Ama, how are you? You didn't call me -I was worried sick."

Before Amara could even register the person rushing toward her, she was enveloped in a bear hug.

The sudden embrace nearly knocked the breath out of her. "Keith, what the heck? Let go of me!" she protested, playfully hitting his shoulder. After all, she had worked hard to look this good, and she'd kill Keith if he messed it up.

"Are you okay? Did you get burned? Is it serious?"

costume, a vintage suit from a 1920s-themed play. It wasn't too outlandish, but the expression on his face

you want, but I've been worried sick. How

I'm perfectly fine, and can you chill out a bit

Keith declared, hugging Amara even tighter and giving her a reassuring pat on the

made quite the pair-Keith tall and broad, Amara petite and graceful. Elysia watched them with a mix of amusement and

as two hands appeared out of nowhere,

wedged itself between them, speaking in a cold tone, "What are you

turned to face the new arrival, frowning, "Who the heck

matter who I am," the man, Dorian, replied

Keith shot back, immediately suspicious

tapping Keith on the shoulder.

and down, eyebrows knitted in

Keith. "Are

replied casually. "Why do you

Dorian's expression darkened further. "You're friends, yet you're hugging in public

referring to Amara and

usually didn't meddle in