Aurora had once cautioned her about her erratic behavior when inebriated. But Claudia had not anticipated the aftermath to be quite so dramatic.

“What do you think?"

With a snort, the man straightened and walked out of the room.

Only after the door closed did Claudia muster the courage to lift her face, which had turned as red as a tomato, betraying her embarrassment.

Bennett's intention was evident. It dawned on her that she must have been caught up in one of her wild episodes from the previous night.