With two crabs still untouched out of the four, she requested Marcia to wrap them for her family to enjoy.

Breck had gotten these crabs from a local lake farm, ensuring they were fresh for the afternoon tasting.

They were indeed fresh. Had there been no misunderstanding, Claudia might have indulged in a bit more.

Distracted, she didn't notice Bennett coming out of the bathroom.

Lifting her head, she caught sight of his throat beneath his dark pajamas, the movement of his Adam's apple quite enticing.