He remained standing there, pondering, when he felt her hand intertwine with his, the delightful sensations of her touch on his skin prompting him to smile at her. “Working hard, I see,” he said. She smiled back at him.
The stairs provide a problem. That step is 100 units low. “I wish to prevent you from stumbling onto the platform if you do not elevate your step sufficiently.”
“Let us traverse it and ascertain that it is only slightly inaccurate.” She pulled him towards it.
Escorted her there as he anticipated her father would, with her hand intertwined with his arm. “Will you be wearing your stilettos?” He inquired.”
“Indeed, I shall be,” she replied with a smile, “your mother discovered an embellished pair that complements my dress.”
He laughed to himself; she had been donning stilettos almost daily this week. He could discern the sound of her heels clicking on the smooth stone flooring of the pack-house as she moved. He had learnt to recognise that she possessed multiple gaits: her leisurely stroll, her hurried pace, and her irritated retreat. He could assess her mood prior to her entrance into a room just by the sound of her heels striking the floor.
That will prove to be quite useful. He escorted her up the stairs. She was cognisant of the final step and ascended effortlessly; the two-inch discrepancy could easily cause anyone to stumble. A simple centimetre variation in a step could cause an individual to stumble either up or down.
“It is acceptable.” She grinned at him.
“Perhaps you should don your shoes and escort Jodi down here, practicing the route with him as you will do tomorrow.” If an issue arises, I will have a set fabricated overnight to ensure a flawless fit.
“Everything will be satisfactory.” She smiled at him.
“For my own peace of mind, please,” he said, observing her shake her head yet respond with, “okay.”
Accompanied her down the stairs. The descent was somewhat challenging. more challenging; as she instinctively descended to a level beneath anticipated, there was a fleeting moment of instability, prompting her to grasp him more firmly for an instant.
“Negative.” “I will have a new set constructed,” he declared resolutely, as he wished to prevent her from tumbling down or up the steps. Two inches protruding posed a risk to her, in his opinion, especially because she would be donning stilettos. Consequently, she exhibited increased instability while descending.
“Luke, it is not.”
“Indeed, it is,” he asserted emphatically. “I will not permit you to stumble or fall down the stairs.” I will instruct the pack builder to commence immediately.” I observed her depart to retrieve her father and don her shoes, returning to ascend the stairs while shaking her head, and I also noted the roll of her eyes just before she turned away.
Communicated a mental link to Danny, the pack builder, and informed him of the issue. Received a giggle in response, “Remain there; I am en route.”
He failed to comprehend the humour until the man arrived and revealed the concealed staircase leading directly into the ballroom floor, which could be activated with a just flick of a switch at the door. Directed directly to the central platform.
He had never observed their utilisation and frowned at the man. “I do not remember these ever being present?””
“I have resided here for numerous years.” My maintenance team and I ensure they remain in optimal shape. Your folks prefer outdoor celebrations. That is what has transpired throughout your entire life. However, your grandma and her companion celebrated indoors, necessitating their presence. They were constructed to be imperceptible, perfectly matching the ballroom carpet.
Indeed, he had been standing just here and had not even noticed them. “Is there a railing?””
“An attachable option is available, should you desire it,” Danny acknowledged.
Luke observed the steps, ascended and descended them, stomped up and down for Danny’s enjoyment, and invited him to accompany him on the stairs. “They will bear the burden of Luna and her father.” He chuckled softly. “I assure you, they are in perfect condition.”
Luke encountered no difficulty with the unrailed staircase, which comprised only six broad steps, allowing three individuals to ascend simultaneously without concern. I believe a guardrail is unnecessary. Thank you, Danny; I was previously unaware of them.
“You are welcome, Alpha.” Is there anything additional I can assist with during my time here?”
“I do not believe so; wait, yes, the flower holder, I would prefer it to be relocated inside, across the ballroom entrance.” For Bella to traverse beneath.
“Certainly, it is an interlocking wooden structure. It will take me an hour to relocate it, and I will proceed with my team.”
He nodded in acknowledgement, expressing gratitude.
