I narrowed my eyes at Mia. “What exactly are you looking for?”
She tilted her head, studying me with a faint smile. “Nothing much. I just want to look around.”
I gave a short, humorless scoff. “There’s nothing to see.”
“Then you shouldn’t have a problem letting me in,” she countered, her tone light but her eyes locked on mine.
I opened my mouth to fire back but hesitated. “Well… it’s a mess,” I lied, rubbing my palm across my jeans.
Mia crossed her arms, clearly unconvinced. “A mess? You? I don’t believe that for a second.”
“I haven’t unpacked yet,” I muttered.
“So?” Her smile widened. “I don’t mind.”
I felt my jaw tighten. “It’s… private.”
That earned me a smirk. “Kael, have you ever let a woman into your place before?”
I stiffened at her teasing. “That’s not—”
Before I could f
