Claudia initially wanted to ignore him, but after a few seconds, she turned around and looked at him with a hint of grievance. "Where have you been?"

“Are you uncomfortabl

Bennett gently drew her into his arms and slid his hand down her pajama pants, resting it on her exposed belly.

Claudia's instinct was to resist. "Please, don't..."

“Your stomach is so cold," Bennett said, surprised.