—Hello, gorgeous. Why didn’t you accept my gift?

—I don’t accept gifts from idiots. I have a boyfriend who’d bring me the moon if I asked.

—Come on, sweetheart —the man wouldn’t let her pass, getting far too close—. Just a little affection. You’re too beautiful to belong to just one man. You’re a woman who deserves to be pampered. I can give you the life of a queen.

—I’ll say this one more time. Don’t come closer. My boyfriend is waiting for me.

The man stepped even closer and touched her cheek. The second Kate felt his touch, she kneed him in the groin, making him bend over in pain. Then, grabbing him by the hair, she smashed his head against the wall.

—I warned you —she growled.

When she lifted her gaze, she found those amber eyes staring at her with admiration.

—Wow, my princess brought out the claws —Bastien walked toward her and embraced her—. You’re amazing. Let’s go back to our table.

Back at the table, a selection of desserts awaited for Kate to choose from. They tasted a few,