Claudia felt as though she might be devoured by him. She let out a soft whimper but there was no room for retreat in this passionate exchange. Bennett lowered both of them onto the bed.

Overwhelmed by the intensity of the kiss, Claudia only regained her senses as she was laid on the bed and inquired, “Wait! Can we perhaps postpone the rest?”

Time raced by, leaving Claudia struggling to catch up with her own emotions.

Bennett, his lips still tinged with their shared ardor, gently nibbled on her lower lip and inquired, "What do you mean by ‘the rest'?"

Gazing into his eyes, Claudia blinked, her voice timid as she replied, “Well, it's just..."