He shifted his gaze and focused on her slightly tousled hair. While helping her smooth it down, he asked, “What secret?”

Claudia bit her lower Lip, stealing a glance at him. Blushing, she whispered into his ear, “When I first laid eyes on you, I wanted to touch your Adam's apple."

Hearing her words, Bennett let out a soft chuckle.

His laughter rang in her ears, and Claudia's face grew redder. "Well, was I too candid?"

Never before had she entertained such carnal thoughts or felt intense desires, even though she had loved Anthony for so many years.