Under the Veil I Rule

Before long, Will showed up with a tow truck. The tow truck hitched Finnian's car

and hauled it away, while Will drove both of them to the club.

Just then, Amara's phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen and quickly answered, "Ely? Where are you now?"

"I'm home," came Elysia's weary voice. "Are you out somewhere?"

Hearing that Elysia was home, Amara felt a wave of relief wash over her. "Yeah, I'm out. Are you at your own place?"

"Yes, Dorian's here too. You should come over."

Elysia seemed too exhausted to talk more; after those few words, she hung up.

was silent, and Finnian had heard Elysia's voice through the call. He

of staff were busy cleaning the living room, which was mostly tidied up, including the removal of a bloodstain.

her temples, eyes closed, looking utterly worn out. Dorian, on the

Elysia and Dorian looked up. Amara rushed over to Elysia, taking her hand. "Ely, what happened?

wasn't hers. Sure enough, Elysia let out a sarcastic laugh. "That would

in surprise. "What on

was icy as she recounted the events in a

only

nothing else. With a defiant look, she stared at Elysia. In that instant, Elysia nearly lost it, instinctively storming over and slapping Jessica across

earlier than planned; what if she had arrived half an hour later as scheduled? Would Jessica and Dorian have fooled her

her eyes, casting a helpless

with a thunderous expression. "Elysia, what are