In an era of steam and nascent magical engineering, Christian, a master of arcane machinery, exists in the shadow of his noble heritage, his cold demeanor a shield against a profound sense of unworthiness. The world, a fantastical echo of the 20th century, is ruled by opulent, magic-wielding families, leaving commoners yearning for scraps of power and knowledge. Christian's genius for intricate magical devices is both his greatest asset and a constant reminder of the expectations he struggles to meet. His life takes an unforeseen turn with a politically charged contract marriage, a union meant to solidify alliances but instead plunges him into a maelstrom of misunderstandings and unrequited desires. Can his skill in mending shattered artifacts extend to repairing a broken heart, or will his own remain forever cold and untouched?
