Kate woke up wrapped in Bastien’s arms. His eyes were closed, but she knew he was awake—his hands gently caressed her skin, igniting sparks only Bastien could set off. Her stomach growled, making him smile.

—My baby’s hungry.

—A little —she replied, opening her eyes and kissing him.

—I’ll go get breakfast. Wait for me here. —Bastien touched her forehead to check if she still had a fever. Nothing. He smiled, kissed her lips, pulled on his pajama pants, and headed to the kitchen. As he cooked, th