It was late. Kate woke up and looked out the window, noticing it was already dark. Bastien was holding her tightly from behind, his breath warming her hair. A soft smile formed on her lips. His protective arms wrapped around her, one across her chest and the other over her belly, pulling her even closer against his pelvis.

Kate started tracing her fingers along his arms, leaving kisses along the way. After a few minutes, she felt a kiss on her neck.

—Did you sleep well?

—Yes, I slept a lot... I