But since he insisted, she had no option but to get closer.

As her shoulder brushed against him, she felt a flush of embarrassment.

Swiftly, she turned, presented her face to Bennett and fluttered her lashes. "Would you go easy on me? I'm susceptible to pain!"

“If I don't deal with you sternly, how will you learn your Lesson?" His words sent a shiver down Claudia's spine.

Was he planning to be really harsh with her?