Emotion flickered in Devyn’s eyes, yet she held back, remembering Elizabeth’s warning.

“Your offer’s kind, but one time is all you can manage.

How could you possibly assist every time?”

Her smile didn’t reach her eyes.

Stella caught the edge in Devyn’s voice and sensed her misstep.

With an uneasy smile, she amended, “Understood.

If design troubles ever crop up, just give me a shout.

I’m here to lend a hand whenever you need it.

A nod from Devyn, and her features relaxed.

“Alright, let’s get to it.

” Stella steered away from the tension.

Both dove into the sea of sketches and concepts sprawled before them.

they worked, Devyn stole glances at Stella, her

“You’re covering for

nod from

“Yeah, that’s right.

her

got to stick to simple designs for now, then

“Mr.

has been a real

gave a heavy nod, her gaze

project

flashed a quick

“I’m nearly there.

speedy!” Stella was

about the only thing I’ve got

in any contest,” Devyn

eyes

silent, catching the shift

a sense of heaviness,

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