It was past three in the afternoon when Kate got dressed after their final shower together. They went down to the kitchen together, and on the table there was a note:

“Sir and Madam,

Shadow has already eaten and been walked. Lunch is in the oven to be heated. I didn’t want to bother you both, because my head was on the line. They say reconciliations can be intense, and with you two, I can confirm it. I hope you eat well.

Regards, Lucca.”

Bastien read it and put it away.

— Hey… I want to see it.