Already at the airport, Bastien carried the luggage as he walked elegantly through the corridors. He moved like a runway model, as if floating. His height, his handsome face, and his body sculpted by the gods made it impossible for women not to notice him.—Stay here, I’ll go handle the paperwork.—Ok —Kate stayed with the luggage and started looking through her photo gallery. She had taken many pictures with Bastien. She wanted to show him off, but she wasn’t sure if she should. She picked a few from the prettiest places and posted them to her social media. One of the pictures showed Bastien holding her hand. She posted that one too, with a caption that read:“…I finally found you again, soulmate, and I will never let you go again. I’ll hold on to you tightly, and when danger comes, I’ll hold on even tighter. I love you, B. I’ll never let you go again. KYB…”Kate looked at Bastien in line and sighed.—I love you so much, Bastien.As she watched him, she saw him check his phone. A smi

It was late. Kate woke up and looked out the window, noticing it was already dark. Bastien was holding her tightly from behind, his breath warming her hair. A soft smile formed on her lips. His protective arms wrapped around her, one across her chest and the other over her belly, pulling her even closer against his pelvis.Kate started tracing her fingers along his arms, leaving kisses along the way. After a few minutes, she felt a kiss on her neck.—Did you sleep well?—Yes, I slept a lot... It’s already late, what time is it? —Bastien glanced at his watch.—It’s nine in the evening. Are you hungry?—Mmm, yes. We could go cook something light —Bastien turned her over so she lay beneath him, brushing a strand of hair from her eyes and caressing her cheek.—I’m hungry too… but not for food —Kate wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his lips. Bastien deepened the kiss with passion, his hands exploring her body.—Kate, I need you.—I promise to be yours… after we eat. Otherwise, I

The next morning, Kate woke up and found no one beside her. She took a shower, picked out something suitable for university—jeans and a T-shirt—tied her hair in a ponytail, put on sneakers, grabbed her laptop and a few notebooks, and headed downstairs. The house was silent and empty.She walked to the study. Bastien was smoking, a glass of whiskey in his hand. Lucca stood up as soon as he saw her.—Good morning, miss. Have you had breakfast?—Good morning, Lucca. No, not yet. —Kate looked at Bastien, who smiled, though a flicker of concern crossed his eyes.Lucca stepped out. Kate set her things on the side table, walked around the desk, took away Bastien’s cigarette and whiskey, and sat on his lap. He immediately wrapped his arms around her.—Are you worried?—A lot.—Nothing’s going to happen to me. Besides, I’ll be with the men who’ll protect me.—I know, but that doesn’t mean I won’t worry. Promise me you’ll come straight home.—Alright. Will you take me?—Do you want me to?—I… I

“Hey, we have a sewing project to do, with two grades—one for colorimetry and one for design,” the girls chatted with Kate as they walked out to sit under the trees on campus.“Where are we going to do it? My aunt won’t lend us her workshop anymore, she’s busy this season.”“Don’t worry. I’ve got a workshop at home. Bastien gave it to me.”“Wait—what did Delia say about that?”“Nothing, because I don’t live with Delia anymore. I live with Bastien.”“AAAAAHHHH! Kate, I’m so jealous! Okay, when do we go?”“How about this weekend? I have to check with Bastien first.”“Perfect!” the girls chatted happily under the shade until Sebastián walked past them, glaring at Kate.“Oh no… the heartbroken ex is coming in hot,” one said.But before he even got five meters close to Kate, her two bodyguards intercepted him. They said something to him, and he quickly backed off, shooting a hateful look at Kate before leaving.“Damn, that was intense.”“He’s not allowed near me. Not after what happened at

Kate went upstairs to shower. She got ready and chose one of the dresses Ella had bought her. It was tight, elegant, with a soft and seductive fall that highlighted every curve of her body. She wore no necklace, only the little chain with the initials K and B that Bastien had given her. She started applying makeup slowly when she heard the sound of the shower—Bastien was already in the bathroom.Minutes later, he came out through the steam. When he saw her, his eyes slid from her hair to the tips of her heels, his lips pressing together in pure desire.—You look fucking sexy —he said hoarsely—. What if we stay here, and I tear that dress off with my teeth?Kate wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his lips with a playful smile.—Come on, darling. Let’s eat first, then we’ll see. I promise I’ll let you do whatever you want with me.—Is that a promise? —he asked, raising his pinky finger.—Promise —she replied, hooking hers with his. Bastien kissed her neck, then her lips, and le