Under the Veil I Rule

Amara knew Elysia well enough to not press the issue. She just joked around a bit, and the two of them started heading out.

Since Elysia had been drinking, Amara planned to drop her off at home before heading back herself.

But as they were making their way to the underground parking garage, three unwelcome faces appeared: Finnian, Dorian, and Jessica.

Finnian and Dorian walked side by side at the front, with Jessica slightly behind, sticking close to Dorian.

Seeing them, Elysia's expression turned icy, her gaze sharp. Amara frowned as well.

"Let's take a different route, Ely," Amara muttered under her breath, thinking "just our luck," as she grabbed Elysia's arm, ready to turn around.

Elysia frowned. "Why should we change our path? They're the ones who should move."

Even though she said that, she didn't resist Amara pulling her along.

on the road, you don't stick around

chuckled at the analogy, her irritation fading in

then, Amara heard footsteps and felt someone grab her arm. It was

frowned. "Mr. Everly, what are

word, Finnian pulled

grip was firm, leaving no room for argument,

his grip had left a mark as they stopped

wrist, Finnian felt a pang of guilt and admiration for her delicate skin. "Sorry, it's nothing," he

was nothing, why had

were complicated. Despite the pain he'd caused her, he'd also

towards Dorian and Jessica were pure resentment.

In a low voice he explained, "Jessica's a translator for the Everly Group. We were just taking her along for business talks today."