Kate woke up wrapped in Bastien’s scent. A smile spread across her lips.

His arms held her close against his chest, which rose and fell gently with each breath.

She looked up and kissed his jaw, then his neck. Her hands caressed his back, and Bastien’s arms instinctively tightened around her.

“Mmm, good morning, princess. Did you sleep well?”

“Yes, as always.”

Bastien buried his face in her neck, breathing her in.

“I’m glad. And how’s my little princess behaving?”

“Well. No nausea this morning.