Chapter 46

He took a moment to note that her face was free of makeup, and he doubted it needed any to enhance it. Emerald-green eyes peered out from beneath lashes thicker than any manufacturer could produce. Her cheeks held a faint rosy tinge and a smattering of freckles. And that mouth -

Yup. Good thing he was on a no-sex diet. He had one goal to accomplish here, and he couldn't afford to be distracted.

"I'm the tenant. I rented this place for the next month."

"No. Wrong answer." She shook her head vehemently. "You must be in the wrong place. I rented this place for the next month."

A little bubble of anger tried to work its way up through his system. He did not need this. He wanted to get settled in, go for a run, take a swim, and contemplate his future.

"I'm sorry. You must have gotten the address wrong." He stepped forward, figuring if he crowded her space, she'd retreat. She was nearly a foot shorter than he was.

"Address wrong?" she repeated. Then she held up the ring with two keys