All Chapters of Beneath The Steel And Silk: Chapter 91 - Chapter 97

The morning air carried a crisp freshness as Sage and Damian strolled down the cobblestone street toward the café. They had spent weeks bringing the place back to life, but today was different. The grand reopening of Sage’s Haven was finally here—a milestone that once seemed like a distant dream.Sage stopped a few steps from the door, her gaze fixed on the café. The new sign gleamed in the sunlight, its elegant lettering standing as a testament to her hard work and resilience.“This is really happening,” she murmured, her voice trembling with a mix of disbelief and excitement.Damian stepped closer, placing a steadying hand on her back. “It is. You’ve earned this moment, Sage. No one deserves it more than you.”She turned to him, her eyes shining. “I couldn’t have done this without you. You’ve been my rock through everything. This café—it’s as much yours as it is mine.”His smile was gentle but firm. “No, this is all you. I’m just lucky to stand beside you.”Before she could respond,

Morning sunlight poured through the café’s storage room windows, painting the space in a warm, golden light. Today, the room wasn’t just for storing supplies—it had become Sage’s bridal suite. Lavender scents mingled with the faint aroma of coffee, adding a calm, familiar touch to the excitement in the air.Sage stood in front of the full-length mirror, hands smoothing over the soft lace of her wedding gown. The dress fit perfectly, its delicate patterns a quiet nod to the latte art she loved so much. For once, everything felt right—elegant yet true to her.Alex, her best friend and maid of honor, adjusted the pearl-studded veil. “Sage, you’re not just glowing—you’re basically showing off now,” she teased, stepping back to admire her work.Sage chuckled, her nerves easing a little. “If I look this good, it’s because of all the fuss you’ve been making.”“Someone has to make sure you’re perfect,” Alex said, straightening a loose curl. Her voice softened as she caught Sage’s gaze in the m

Back at the safehouse, the team gathered around the table, the flash drive sitting ominously in the center. The tension in the room was suffocating as if everyone was waiting for the other shoe to drop. Alex plugged the drive into her laptop, her fingers flying over the keyboard.“Give me a minute,” she said, her voice steady but laced with urgency.“Take your time,” Drake quipped, leaning back in his chair. “It’s not like we’re racing against the clock or anything.”Sage shot him a glare. “Not helping.”“Relax,” Drake replied, raising his hands in mock surrender. “I’m just saying—”“Quiet,” Damian interrupted, his tone leaving no room for argument.The room fell silent, save for the soft clicks of Alex's keyboard. Everyone’s eyes were fixed on her screen, the tension palpable.“Got it,” Alex finally said, her voice breaking the silence. “The drive’s encrypted, but I’ve cracked the first layer. It’s a manifest—cargo logs, supply routes, personnel assignments…”“And?” Damian pressed.A