Claudia attempted to get up, but Bennett tightened his hold, causing her to feel powerless and weak at his touch. As a result, she sank back onto his lap.

His chest, taut with muscles, seemed to surge with desire, setting his heart ablaze. Claudia could feel the rhythmic thumping of his heart reverberating within her.

Claudia glanced back at him. Her expression was puzzled as she asked, “What's wrong?"

"Let me have a rest," Bennett said, breathing heavily with arousal.

Their connection was so profound that Claudia found herself consumed by his very essence.