“But what?" he prompted, his dark eyes encouraging her to continue.

His intense gaze made her heart race, her thoughts scattering to one singular desire. She wanted to kiss him.

No sooner had the words escaped her Lips than she felt his lips on hers. Wait! Was he kissing her?

Bennett's lips lingered on Claudia's for a brief moment, and she vividly sensed the warmth and tenderness of his lips.

“I've kissed you. What now?" Bennett said, his voice deep and resonant, a sound that Claudia found strangely captivating.