She shivered and quickly headed to the closet to change into warmer clothes.

When she came out, Bennett sat up on the bed and fixed his gaze on her. “How long will you practice the piano today? Do you want to go out for dinner?"

Feeling a flicker of embarrassment, Claudia replied, "I'll practice for two hours and stay home for dinner."

She didn't want to run around in public with an obvious hickey on her neck.

“Okay. He stood up and grabbed a cup off the nightstand beside him. “Do you want some warm water?"