"When Steel Meets Silk"

steady rhythm of hammer and anvil grounding him. But even in the midst of creating the steel framework for Emilia'

trying to focus.

feel like just

e doorway of his workshop, framed by the harsh sunlight spilling through the windows. S

wiping sweat from his forehe

stepping inside without waiting for an

bench. The intricate steel ribs were starting to take shape, eac

aid, brushing his hands t

She traced her fingers over the cool surface, her touch light

w. "Not enough? What a

strial. Too harsh. I need it to flow, to have a certain elegan

building a corset out of steel, Emilia. Balance do

'm asking of you, Logan. I'm not blind to how diffic

didn't get that kind of trust from many people. Most expected him

alle

steady. "Show me what you can do.

in her eyes. He wasn't sure if she was talking about the

. "I'll make it work. But I'm

, knowing grin. "I n

he air, charged wit

t move. Didn't speak. There was something almost electric about her b

ng over her shoulder as she left. "I'll

nge still heavy on his shoulders. She was a storm-unpred

ad, turning bac

ys did. But it was clear now-this wasn

t bending h

sure he was