She suddenly realized why Bennett had inquired if she felt sleepy.

Claudia felt her heart race, and her breathing grew heavier.

She subconsciously bit her lip, feeling not only hot but also a bit thirsty.

Looking at her cherry-red lips, Bennett leaned forward to plant a kiss.

His thin lips pressed against her red lips, and the touch of different body temperatures made Claudia tremble slightly.

He kissed her with such determination, not allowing her a moment's pause.

In just a few seconds, Claudia was captivated by him, lost in the ocean of his tender kisses.

When she was lifted up, a fluttery feeling surged within her.

The overhead light was too bright, shining into her eyes.

Claudia blinked her eyes open and noticed that the man's once cold gaze now held a hint of allure.

She had never quite grasped what made men so captivating.

But now she understood.

As she was lifted onto the bed, the reality of what lay ahead suddenly dawned on her.

With care, Bennett draped a blanket over her.

He lowered his head, his face partially obscured in the dim Light.

Even so, his intense focus on her was unmistakable.

His intense stare made Claudia's heart feel warm and flustered.

Overwhelmed, she instinctively turned her eyes away, fixing them on something else.

With a tender touch, Bennett guided her face back to him, sealing it with another gentle kiss.

This kiss was softer than the previous one, enveloping Claudia in warmth like soaking in hot water.

Her head felt light, a bit swollen and warm, with only the sensations from his kissing and caressing.

Her hand, which was clutching the blanket, gradually loosened. She lifted it and wrapped it around Bennett's neck, subconsciously leaning towards him.

The thin blanket lay forgotten, ignored by the both of them.

Claudia was uncertain about her desires, only sensing an emptiness in her heart and a longing to embrace him tightly.