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… y