She remained silent, Leading Bennett to inquire further, "What is it?”

Considering she'd already divulged part of her apprehensions, Claudia decided to speak her mind. "I'm worried that I might develop feelings for you."

Having confessed, she composed herself and stared into his dark eyes Bennett had been inching towards her, but at her confession, he remained silent. His thoughts were a mystery, his face impassive.

Eventually, he broke the silence. "What makes you so certain I won't reciprocate your feelings?”

Claudia felt a fresh wave of blush engulf her at his composed query “I'm not sure. I just assumed you wouldn't