Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 314

"I just found out a bit about Dorian and Elysia's situation. Elysia's had a rough

time these past few years. Were you in the same boat as her during those three years?" Finnian's question caught Amara off guard, leaving her unsure of how to respond.

Emotionally, she wanted to say she'd struggled, but in reality...

Finnian lifted her chin gently, making her meet his gaze, waiting for her answer. The gesture was a tad intimate, drawing some glances from nearby guests. Amara quickly stepped back, nudging his hand away and muttering softly, "Sort of. I mean, I couldn't get what I wanted back then, but that's all in the past."

Finnian shook his head, unable to let it go. He had feelings for Amara; how could he just move on?

"It was my fault back then. I put you through a lot," he said, his voice low and resonant like a cello, making Amara's heart flutter.

Why did Finnian have to do this? They had no ties anymore, yet he insisted on stirring her emotions...

spotted someone, and all those chaotic emotions vanished, replaced

Hogan and Liliana walking in

sent me an invitation," Hogan explained, wary of Finnian's temper and eager to show he wasn't crashing the

really gone all out, sending invites to Hogan too. Her

calm smile. "Hogan wanted to come to the birthday party, and he

nodded, his expression neutral, saying nothing

Amara felt out of place, like a third wheel. She wanted to say, "I'll head out," but decided against it and turned to leave. fo

"Dorian just threatened me!

rebellious streak, a dangerous

gritted her teeth. "He had the audacity to say that? Unbelievable..." Dorian kept testing her

Elysia and Amara had to push their anger aside for the

a five-tier cake and handed a knife to Jessica, gesturing for her to cut