Under the Veil I Rule

Chapter 323

Amara's nightmares were no ordinary bad dreams. While others might encounter

a single perilous situation, she found herself trapped in three distinct nightmares in one night. Waking up felt like she had run a marathon.

Finnian, sensing her unease, tightened his arm around her and whispered softly, "Do you still think about it sometimes?"

Her nightmares were born of real events she'd lived through, and it was clear she hadn't fully moved past them.

Recalling Amara's panic and helplessness during those times tugged at Finnian's heartstrings. It was the dead of night, a time when emotions are raw and defenses are down. Having just woken from such a nightmare, Amara found herself overwhelmed with a wave of melancholy.

"Why am I the one who keeps getting tangled up in these things?" she lamented, her voice barely above a whisper. "I thought I'd forgotten, but it seems I can't quite let go..."

to sleep next to, her

said, "The other day, when that car hit us on the highway, they're still looking into it. We should have

that they hadn't yet identified who was behind that incident was fueling

ran his fingers through her hair, a comforting gesture. "Don't worry," he reassured her. "No one will hurt

been absent. She wasn't used to being comforted like this, and it stirred a mix of emotions

moment, she wanted nothing more than to turn and bury herself in Finnian's embrace

the dream shattered. She pulled back slightly

your

It's late, and I should

more rest." s

Finnian was reluctant. "You might have another nightmare," he suggested. "I could

replied, "No, Mr. Everly, that's really