Bastien laid Kate down and settled beside her, looking into her eyes as he caressed her cheek.

—Why didn’t you tell me how you felt, or how badly you wanted sex?

—Because I knew you wouldn’t listen, Bastien. You have a level of self-control I honestly wish I had.

—Kitty, you need to tell me those things.

—Tell me, what would you have done? Would you have made love to me? Fucked me like I want? —Bastien climbed on top of her, taking her by surprise and removing the top of his pajamas.

—Maybe I w