In just a few minutes, they were arriving at the university with five minutes to spare.—Wow, you drive really well, love —Kate kissed Bastien—. I’m heading in.—Wait, let me walk you —Bastien said, carrying Kate’s things as they walked hand in hand, followed by Arthur and Jake.Just then, Kate’s friends arrived, glowing with huge smiles. Bastien smiled back.—Good afternoon, ladies. I hope my welcome gift met your expectations.—Bastien, hi! You know, we were very satisfied with the product… but we think we should test it again. It might’ve just been beginner’s luck —Allison said with a smirk, making Jake frown.—Beginner’s luck? Pff... —he muttered sarcastically.—Well, if it wasn’t beginner’s luck, then you won’t mind proving it again, baby… right? —Cristy teased with a grin.—Anytime, anywhere —Arthur replied.—We’ll let you know. Maybe in the bathrooms? —the girls said, winking—. Bastien, we’re taking Kate with us.—Oh, girls, we can do the work in my studio. Bastien said yes.—H

“DAMN IT!!!” —Bastien punched the wall with all his strength and stormed into the study. He knocked everything off the desk.“AAAHHH!!!”He poured himself a whiskey and sat down in front of the window, trying to calm down. That’s when Lucca walked in.“Sir…”“Call them…”“They’re already here.”Arthur and Jake walked in, heads lowered.“Sir…”“What part of ‘go back home’ didn’t you understand?” —he said in a threatening tone.“Sir, you know the young lady is stubborn. We couldn’t do anything but stay close to protect her.”“What happened today?” —Bastien spoke with a cold, sharp voice while staring out the window.“The young lady and her friends went into the ladies’ bathroom. Sebastián was waiting inside. He grabbed her and dragged her into a stall, but her friends rushed in to defend her. They scratched him and ripped out chunks of his hair. When she screamed, we burst in and saw the girls on top of the man, practically beating him to death.”A faint smile tugged at Bastien’s lips.

After finishing her classes, Kate arrived home and looked for Bastien, but he wasn't there. She only saw Lucca.—Lucca, where’s Bastien?—He’s in a meeting. He’ll be back late.—I see… —Kate went to her room, took a shower, and put on her pajamas. She was so tired she fell asleep right away.In the middle of the night, she felt a presence beside her—someone stroking her hair, placing a kiss on her forehead, tucking her in gently, and then walking away. Kate woke up.—Bastien… —she whispered.She sat up in bed. His scent still lingered in the air. She got up and went to his room. Entered carefully, but it was empty. It was already three in the morning. The bed looked untouched for days. She closed the door gently and headed to the only other place he could be: the study.She opened the door quietly and there he was. Bastien sat with his head leaned back, eyes closed, a cigarette between his fingers, and a glass of whiskey in the other hand. He looked so beautiful… and broken. The moonl

It was past three in the afternoon when Kate got dressed after their final shower together. They went down to the kitchen together, and on the table there was a note:“Sir and Madam,Shadow has already eaten and been walked. Lunch is in the oven to be heated. I didn’t want to bother you both, because my head was on the line. They say reconciliations can be intense, and with you two, I can confirm it. I hope you eat well.Regards, Lucca.”Bastien read it and put it away.— Hey… I want to see it.— No.— Come on, I want to see it.— No, it’s not for you.— Come on…Seeing her with those puppy-dog eyes, Bastien sighed and handed it over. Immediately, Kate’s cheeks flushed red when she read it. She returned the note to him and walked toward the oven.— I told you I didn’t want you to see it… but you insisted.— Never again, Bastien promised, pulling her into his embrace.— Good girl.Kate warmed up the lunch and served it. They ate together while Shadow sat watching them. She occasionally

"Alright, in just a few minutes you'll be on all fours, begging me to fuck you like the bitch you are," Richard laughed, just as gunshots rang out.“SHIT… That must be Bastien! But how the hell did he find us so fast?” Sebastián gripped Kate by the neck. The door burst open and Bastien stormed in with all his men, furious. The moment he saw Sebastián holding Kate by the neck, he didn’t hesitate—he shot him in the head at point-blank range without mercy.He looked at Richard, but when he saw Kate collapsing, his focus shifted."Kate!!!"Richard took advantage of the distraction and fled through a secret door. Bastien fired and managed to hit his shoulder just before the door slammed shut."FIND HIM!" Bastien ordered his men while Kate gasped for air. He rushed to untie her."Kate, baby, I’m here. Hold on, we’re going home.""Bastien, Bastien… I’m hot… so hot…" Kate was panting, her cheeks flushed, her heart racing. Bastien spotted the drug vial.“SHIT.”“Easy, baby. We’re going home,”