Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 179

But Dorian knew he was definitely cooked.

No surprise there, considering he'd been missing for a whole day and night. Who knew how much he drank during that time? Of course, he'd be plastered.

"Find a nearby hotel and book a suite. Let’s get him settled there first," Dorian instructed.

Liliana didn't move. "No need for all that hassle. We can just take him to our place. It’s not that far, only a half-hour drive."

Dorian was well aware of the history between Finnian and Liliana, as well as Finnian’s rough childhood. Keeping his expression neutral, he insisted directively, "Hotel it is."

Ignoring Liliana's look, he helped Finnian up and started guiding him out of the bar.

A flicker of irritation crossed Liliana's eyes but disappeared just as quickly.

She hurried to catch up, grabbing Finnian's other arm, and together they managed to get him to a nearby hotel and booked a suite.

They laid Finnian, who seemed alright but was actually quite wobbly, onto the bed and handed him a glass of water.

That was when Dorian noticed something was off. He felt Finnian’s forehead, finding it hot to the touch.

"He's got a fever."

"What, Finn’s burning up?" Liliana rushed over, confirming Finnian’s forehead was indeed quite hot.

She reached to touch his neck, but Finnian, in a daze, swatted her hand away with a sleepy flip.

Finnian turned over, clearly not wanting to be touched.