“No, I haven't had any alcohol." How could she, given her low alcohol tolerance?

Claudia was uncertain why he would ask that.

It took Claudia a moment to grasp what Bennett was getting at. Her cheeks flushed as she extricated herself from his embrace.

"I haven't even taken out my things from the suitcase yet. I should head upstairs and get things in orde:

She was also eager to give him the special gift she had bought.