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.

sighed, "You see a rabid dog on the road, you don't stick around to reason with it,

analogy, her irritation fading

heard footsteps and felt someone grab her arm.

"Mr. Everly, what are

Finnian pulled her

was firm, leaving no room for argument, and Amara

this about?" she asked coldly, rubbing her wrist where his grip had left a

red mark on her wrist, Finnian felt a pang of

had he approached

Despite the pain he'd caused her, he'd also saved

pure resentment. Seeing them together with Finnian only made her

acting this way. In a low voice he explained, "Jessica's