Instinctively, her arms flew around his neck, her cheeks warming with embarrassment.

"Why are you carrying me all of a sudden?"

Bennett simply looked at her and offered a smile.

Then, feeling the cool edge of the desk against her buttocks, she realized he had set her down on it.

For some reason, their current posture seemed unexpectedly romantic for Claudia.

She tried to slide off the desk, but Bennett was too close, blocking her.

Unable to find a way out, Claudia looked at him again and said, "I shouldn't be sitting here. It feels odd."

"What's odd about it?"

He wrapped an arm around her waist, gazing down at her with a soft smile.

Claudia's heart raced under his intense look, and she sensed what was coming.

True to her intuition, in the next second, he lifted her chin and his cool lips met hers, the scent of spruce enveloping her in a kiss that was both assertive and tender.

The man's lips felt slightly chilly yet soft, and his warm breath washed over her like a gentle heat wave, caressing her face.

It felt as though the warmth from his lips seeped into her, spreading swiftly throughout her body.

Claudia felt as though she was burning under his touch, her senses firing up like she was on a hot grill.

Her thoughts evaporated under the intensity of his kiss, her mind went blank with every sensation honing in on the soft pressure of his Lips.

He showered her with kisses, one after the other.

But it wasn't enough for Bennett; he craved more.

He began to stick his tongue into her mouth, like an adventurer, constantly exploring the mysteries in her mouth.

Claudia felt that her breath was taken away; she felt like she was a fish out of water.

His large hand traced the curve of her waist, the texture of his palm rough yet electrifying, even the slightest touch sending shivers down her spine.

Her involuntary moan seemed to fuel Bennett's passion even further.

The intensity of their kiss escalated, driven by his unrestrained desire.

Suddenly, he stopped, leaving Claudia in a haze of desire.

Bennett gazed into her eyes, shimmering with unshed tears, and took a moment to restrain himself. Instead of continuing, he tenderly kissed her left eyelid, then bowed his head to fix her dress.