When they arrived at the mansion, Bastien carefully got out of the car carrying Kate in his arms. She was deeply asleep. He took her to their bedroom, gently removed her makeup so as not to wake her, then undressed her. That night, he wouldn’t be a gentleman—he didn’t plan on putting pajamas on her. He wanted her naked, only for him. He tucked her under the covers, undressed himself, and lay beside her, wrapping her in his arms. He wanted to feel her skin against his. As soon as she opened her