Finnian’s POV
Jovie and I strolled the short distance from the pack house to the Winslows’ home, continuing a long-standing tradition of welcoming new pups into the pack. It was a duty I took seriously as Alpha—one that reinforced the unity and strength of our people. As we neared the front gate, my gaze lifted just in time to catch sight of Lia Sterling stepping onto the porch, looking as exasperated as she was breathtaking.
My heart clenched involuntarily. Damn, she was stunning.
I wondered fleetingly what had her so frustrated, but she hadn’t noticed me. That gave me a few stolen seconds to drink her in. She was even more beautiful than I remembered—more than I had any right to acknowledge. I quickly tore my gaze away as she descended the steps, heading straight toward us. But when s
