Wolfe’s POV.

After our pottery session, I couldn’t shake the image of Makenna’s joyful smile. There was something incredibly captivating about her, and I wanted to show her more of my world. As we cleaned up, I found myself saying, “How about a tour of the mansion?”

Her eyes widened, a mixture of curiosity and hesitation flickering across her face. “Sure, I’d like that.”

We left the studio and walked through the sprawling garden, the path leading us to the ...