“If that's what you want."

His response was simple, but he still looked disappointed.

Claudia was in a dilemma now. What should she do to make him feel better?

After a minute of hesitating, she managed to overcome her shyness.

“Bennett ."

"Yes

“Can you lower your head a little? I have something to tell you

Bennett chuckled inwardly and stooped down to her level so that they were both standing at the same height.

The man's face was suddenly inches from hers, his breath brushing her nose.

Claudia's face started to burn, She inhaled deeply, wrapped her arms around Bennett's neck, and looked straight into his eyes.

"Can I kiss you?"

Upon hearing her words, Bennett's eyes widened a little, and then he swallowed. After he recovered from the shock, he wrapped his arms around her waist and claimed Claudia's lips.

He could not let her down, after all.

The kiss made Claudia shudder, but compared to the first time they did, she was more prepared and experienced this time. She encircled his neck with her arms and pulled him closer.

She was getting good at returning his advances.

When she tightened her hold on him, Bennett visibly trembled. In the instant that followed, he picked up Claudia.

She let out a surprised yelp.

Bennett laid Claudia out on the bed and covered her body with his own while still kissing her passionately, The coldness of the sheet brought Claudia back to reality for a second.

Bennett... She trembled like a scared kitten on the bed, sobbing,

"Shh, be a good girl

When his deep, hoarse voice reached her ears, Claudia felt like her heart was being scratched.

It did not take long for the sensation to permeate her entire body.

Her whole face was flushed, and her fingers clenched unconsciously around Bennett's bicep.

A while later, Bennett gently brushed her hair back into place and re- adjusted her pajama top so that it was covering her properly again.