Kael’s POV
I finished early and went to join Elena at the showroom. The place was slowly coming alive. It still smelled of paint, sawdust and fresh plans, but I could already see what it would become. A proper space. Large windows. Good light. Room for polished pieces, custom orders, a reception area, and the office I already imagined Sienna sitting in, looking proud and annoyed whenever a client tried to waste her time.
Elena looked up when I entered and grinned at once.
“Someone smells like love and s*x,” she teased.
I shook my head, but I hugged her briefly to say hello.
“Don’t start,” I warned.
“I have already started,” Elena replied, laughing.
I smiled despite myself and looked at what she was working on. She had papers spread out, colour samples, layout options and the kind of
