"ALL right."

Claudia complied, but her curiosity about the matter hadn't diminished. She turned to probe further, but her vision was abruptly obscured by a large hand. "Have some rest."

"I'm not tired," Claudia retorted, a hint of embarrassment in her tone. His warm palm rested over her eyes, covering a significant portion of her face.

Her face heated up, and she gently tugged his hand away.

As her sight cleared, she once again met his penetrating gaze.