Under the Veil I Rule novel Chapter 341

Amara had just finished her shower in the guest room, and as she glanced at the clock, she realized it was nearly eleven. She decided it was time to hit the sack.

She had a cup of coffee earlier in the evening, so she wasn't feeling particularly sleepy. After tossing and turning for a bit, she picked up her phone and started reading a novel to pass the time.

About an hour later, sleep finally began to creep in. She put her phone down, stifled a yawn, and was just drifting off when she heard a soft click. Though faint, the sound was unmistakable.

She forced her eyes open, trying to figure out what was happening. Before she could fully register, the comforter was lifted, and someone slipped into bed beside her.

Startled wide awake, she turned to face the intruder. Despite the dim light, she could make out the silhouette of the man next to her. "Finnian, what are you doing here?" she whispered in surprise.

"Grandpa's all over the place when he sleeps. He flails around and grinds his teeth like a chainsaw. I couldn't get a wink of sleep," Finnian replied casually, lying flat on his back and turning his head to look at her.

Amara was taken aback. She hadn't heard from Lisa that Grandpa Everly was such a restless sleeper.

But since Finnian said so, she couldn't really argue. She sat up, offering, "I’ll just crash on the couch. You can have the bed."

After all, this was Finnian's family home. She couldn’t very well kick him out to the couch, so she figured she’d make do elsewhere.

Finnian gently pushed her back down, insisting, "The couch isn't comfortable, and you'll probably roll off. Just stay here; the bed's big enough for the both of us for one night."

His arm rested heavily across her, and Amara lay there, tense as a bowstring, not daring to move an inch.

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