Bastien took Kate and they ran out amid cheers and applause. They got into his sports car, and Bastien drove. Within minutes, they arrived at a hotel; Bastien had reserved the bridal suite.

Bastien smiled as he carried Kate, still dressed as a bride, in his arms and entered the room. It was filled with candles and roses, a bottle of champagne chilling on ice, and rose petals scattered all over. Soft music played in the background. He walked to the bed and gently lowered Kate, took her by the wa