By seven in the morning, Alan had once again finished his early routine. This time he’d worked out so hard, his heart rate was still up. Could a person exercise enough to squelch their animal attraction to another? Doubtful, but worth the effort.As expected, Liz was at the house promptly at eight. She looked fresh and clean when he opened the door to her knock, and although she wore a slightly different outfit from the two previous weeks, the clothes were still worn and ill-fitting. She’d pulled her hair back in a ponytail and looked even younger than before.She smiled sweetly and came in without a word.Although it pained him, Alan stepped back and allowed her space. He hadn’t slept much in the last week thinking of her. Wished he could smell her scent when he came in a room. He was especially concerned she wouldn’t show up again. Please, God, don’t let me have scared her off. How had he grown so attached to someone he knew almost nothing about in such a short time?“Um, I hate to admit this, but all your hard work in my office seems to have disappeared in the last week.”
