Bastien gently caressed Kate’s cheek. He could make her feel all the love he carried for her, which sometimes made her feel small beside him. She smiled and kissed his lips.

—The girls will arrive soon. I’d better head to the studio and help Ara.

—All right, sweetheart, let’s go —Kate stood up, but Bastien didn’t move. He pulled her in by the waist and cupped her cheek, giving her a kiss that was passionate, hungry, desperate—leaving her breathless.

—I love you, Kate. You are my sun, my moon… you are everything to me.

Kate smiled and embraced him.

—My beloved Bastien.

He released her and walked her hand-in-hand to the studio. Inside, Lucca was kissing Ara against the wall. The moment he noticed them enter, he pulled away, leaving Ara flushed and breathless.

—Sir, shall we get to work?

—Yes, let’s go —Lucca kissed Ara once more and left the studio. Bastien did the same with Kate, rubbing his nose against hers.

—See you soon. Don’t strain yourself, don’t get tired, all right?

—I’ll be g