Kate rolled off Bastien and lay beside him, breathless and smiling, while he wrapped her in his arms and brushed his nose against her cheek.

—“You’re the love of my life. Destiny knew it and brought you to me. Every time I look back, I realize I always belonged by your side,” —Bastien whispered, making Kate smile.

—“That’s a song.”

—“Yes, and I love it. Every time I hear it, it makes more sense: you are the love of my life, and there’s no one else in this world I desire or love more than you. I only have eyes for you, Kate. Only you.”

—“It’s the same for me. When Cristy sends me videos of strippers or half-naked men, I always think the same thing.”

—“And what’s that?”

—“‘Bastien is better.’” —Kate smiled, looking into his eyes—. “For me, there’s no one better than you, darling. No one. Only you.”

—“Wait… what do you mean Cristy sends you videos of half-naked men?”

—“You know her. Cristy never changes. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t adore Arthur.”

—“I know, but just so you know… wha