Lisa's POV

The days blurred by in a carousel of lists, layouts, and late-night caffeine crashes.

But today?

Today was event day.

One of Red Loom’s major merger showcases had finally arrived — one I had been the main planner for — and I was still standing. A little tired? Maybe. A little on edge? Sure. But prepared still.

And more than a little proud.

I stood near the side of the central hall, watching people mill around beneath the woven mesh banners I’d personally fought tooth and ...