The next morning, Kate woke up and saw a glass of juice, fruit, and toast on the nightstand. Her belongings were neatly arranged on the vanity. She realized someone had tucked her in, removed her makeup and shoes.

—Bastien... —she whispered.

She ate breakfast, took a shower, and put on some clothes still left in her old closet. She walked out slowly. The house was silent. As she went downstairs with her things, Lucca and the boys were waiting at the door.

—Good morning, miss. The car is ready to take you to the university.

—Where’s Bastien? —she asked. The boys looked at each other.

—The boss is busy.

—Doing what?

—Training.

—I want to see him.

—I don’t recommend it.

—I said I want to see him.

—Alright, follow me —Lucca gave in.

Kate followed him to a room she had never seen before. When he opened the door, she saw gym equipment everywhere. Further in, Bastien was there—wearing sweatpants, shirtless, barefoot, drenched in sweat, punching and kicking a boxing bag with all his strength.