Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 70

Amara had been acting distant lately, and Finnian couldn't quite figure out why. Did he do anything wrong?

After returning to the break room, Amara continued to review her script, altering a few lines for the next scene. Then she picked up a book to read.

By around noon, hunger began to creep in. Deciding it was time for lunch, she headed out to grab a bite.

As she stepped out the door, she found Finnian standing there, hands tucked into his pockets, looking directly at her. It was unclear how long he'd been waiting.

Amara paused, asking, "Do you need something?"

She glanced around furtively, relieved to see no one was paying them any attention.

She never wanted to act so self-abased. Ever since she was disfigured, the world had seemed a little less kind, and insecurities had been seeping into her bones.

Finnian noticed her cautious glances and couldn't help but wonder if she was embarrassed by their association. Did she really think he was someone she'd rather not be seen with?

"Why are you avoiding me?" he asked, cutting straight to the chase.

"There's been a lot of gossip flying around lately. It's just not a good idea for us to be seen together in public," Amara replied.

It was a valid point, yet Finnian sensed there was more beneath the surface.

Before he could press further, a guy in his early twenties approached, exuding a kind of effortless charm. Ignoring Finnian, he approached Amara directly before uttering, "Ama, I need to talk to you."

Finnian instinctively sized him up. The guy was tall, at least six feet two, with a lean, athletic build and a cool, composed demeanor. His tousled hair gave him that quintessential “college heartthrob” look.