Morning came, and Kate woke up in Bastien’s arms. He was stroking her hair and leaving kisses on her forehead. She wriggled like a little kitten in his arms and opened her eyes.

—Hello, handsome.

—Good morning, Kitty. How do you feel?

—You woke up before me.

—I didn’t sleep. You were sobbing all night. I was worried about you.

—I’m sorry for not letting you rest.

—I made an appointment with the doctor. He’s expecting us at 10 a.m.

—Bastien, that wasn’t necessary.

—Yes, it was, Kitty. Last night the pain was unbearable.

—I remembered the day of the kidnapping… every time the memories try to come out, it hurts.

—Darling, we’re going to the doctor anyway. I want you checked thoroughly.

—But we went yesterday.

—It doesn’t matter. How do you feel now?

—I’m fine, it doesn’t hurt. Actually, maybe it won’t hurt if you give me a little kiss.

Bastien smiled mischievously and kissed her cheek.

—There?

—Mmm, no… I think the pain is coming back.

Bastien kissed her forehead.

—There?

—No, not yet.

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