Claudia Ross cradled her wine glass, taking small sips of the grape wine, its sweet and full-bodied taste made one yearn for more after each sip.
Unconsciously, she had drunk nearly half a bottle, and the alcohol started to go to her head; her cheeks were as red as ripe apples.
As she reached out to grab the wine bottle, the bottle in her view suddenly doubled, shaking back and forth. Even though she tried to grasp it, she couldn't hold it steady.
Wyatt Perry saw she was already drunk, a corner of his lips curled up. He picked up the bottle and poured her a full glass, eager to drink her into oblivion—the drunker, the better.
After guzzling down glass after glass, Claudia was thoroughly intoxicated.
Her feet were still warming in Wyatt's embrace; her body was beginning to heat up, so she took off her jacket.
Underneath, she wore a tight-fitting cashmere sweater.