Under the Veil I Rule (Amara) novel Chapter 464

When she saw Dorian standing in the doorway, her face immediately hardened. “What are you doing here?”

Dorian’s expression wasn’t much better. “What kind of question is that? Are you that unhappy to see me?” The moment she had opened the door, her expression had been neutral, but it had soured the instant she saw him. Had she really come to despise him so much? The thought of all the years she had loved and tolerated him unconditionally sent a pang through his heart.

Elysia didn’t answer. She was about to send him away, but then she remembered Finnian was still in the room. She stepped aside and let Dorian in.

Dorian had come by knowing Elysia would be with Amara, mainly to see if Lucian was around. He hadn’t expected to find Finnian.

“Finn, you’re here too?” Dorian walked over, pulled up a chair, and sat down as if nothing was wrong. With Finn here, he had the perfect excuse to stay.

Finnian nodded, glancing from Dorian, who was now firmly seated, to the clearly annoyed Elysia. He had exchanged a few words with Amara when he first arrived, but the conversation had quickly died out. He didn’t want to leave—he wanted to stay and watch over her—but he had no reason. He had been quietly panicking that she would ask him to go. His composure was so solid that he appeared calm, making everyone else feel the awkwardness instead.

But now that Dorian was here, he had a reason to stay. Dorian was Elysia’s husband; his presence was expected. And since Finnian was Dorian’s best friend, it was only natural for him to stay as well. The sense of panic vanished.

Amara, oblivious to Finnian’s inner turmoil, had been hoping he would leave. She just couldn’t bring herself to kick out the man who had saved her life. But now, not only was he not leaving, but he seemed even more comfortable staying. What was going on?

Elysia noticed Amara’s discomfort. Frowning, she pulled out her phone and sent Dorian a text: *Get your friend and get out.*

“Since we’re all just sitting around,” he announced, “let’s play cards.”

Amara was speechless.

So was Finnian.

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