Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 227

Suddenly, a voice called out from above. Amara froze instantly.

She looked up, squinting at the light streaming through the hole above her. Peering down was a head she couldn’t discern in the darkness but recognized by its voice and hairstyle—it was Finnian.

Could it really be him? Amara wobbled to her feet, feeling dazed. She opened her mouth and softly called Finnian's name.

She hadn't expected to see someone she knew, fearing her mind might be playing tricks on her out of sheer desperation.

"It's me, Amara. Don't be scared. I'm coming down to get you."

That familiar voice echoed down to her, and before she knew it, someone jumped through the dark opening. The man landed with a soft thud, sending a mild vibration through the ground.

He was standing right in front of her now, his warm breath mixing with hers, blocking the light and making him all the more real.

In disbelief, Amara reached out and touched his wrist, the normal body temperature. Her eyes widened. "You came?"

"Yeah, I'm here. Don't be afraid."

Tears clung to Amara's lashes as she looked at him, seemingly hard to process the situation; her usually steady voice trembled with emotion, tugging people’s heart.

Finnian watched her for a moment, and then suddenly pulled her into a hug, repeating, "Don't be afraid."

In that moment, Amara didn't register how unusual this gesture was. She was simply too frightened.

Now, there were two of them needing rescue. It seemed a bit absurd.

Finnian glanced at her, sidestepping the question. "Don't worry. I'm calling Will. He'll help us out."

With that, he turned on his phone screen and dialed Will's number, explaining the situation in a few words. Then he hung up, saying matter-of-factly, "Will's on his way to get us."

Amara was at a loss for words.

There really hadn't been a need for all this. Even if Will was the one to eventually help her, Finnian could've stayed up there. Why did he jump down too?

The more she thought about it, the stranger it seemed. But regardless, Finnian was the one who’d saved her. She wasn’t going to criticize him. She forced a smile and said, "Thank you, really, I’m very grateful."