Though his words were diplomatic, Claudia got his drift.

She puckered her lips, asking, "So, when I tied the knot with you, did your old man put up a fight?"

"I'm a different story." Bennett looped his arm around Claudia's waist, locking eyes with her. "Nobody's calling the shots on who I marry."

Claudia chuckled at his words, gazing into his dark eyes reflecting her face.

She knew Bennett had faced his share of hurdles marrying her.