The next morning, Bastien was the first to wake up. He went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Kate, grabbed some painkillers, and headed upstairs. Kate was still asleep, wrapped in the blankets. He placed the tray with breakfast and medicine on the nightstand and snuggled next to her. She stirred at his touch.

“Mmm, Bastien…”

“Good morning, princess. How are you feeling?”

“Better…” Kate rubbed her eyes and met Bastien’s guilty gaze as he gently caressed her cheek.

“I brought you some pain