Kate rushed into her room, her heart racing like a runaway horse. She touched her lips—the warmth of Bastien’s breath still lingered on them.

—God… —she whispered—. I can’t do this. I have a boyfriend. I love my boyfriend. He must be missing me right now… I can’t abandon him, especially not for the man who kidnapped me. But that man is Bastien… my first love! Aaaah! This is insane! What do I do? What do I do? I… I… why is this so difficult!!

She was breathing fast, trying to find clarity amid t