—"No..." —Bastien took her hand and pulled her into his arms—. "Tell me, Kitty... what were you going to say?"

—"I don’t want to lose you again, Bastien. I missed you too. I looked for you online, but I could never find you. I don’t want to lose you again..." —Kate looked into his amber eyes, speaking straight from her heart.

Bastien leaned in toward her lips and whispered her name:

—"My sweet Kitty..."

Kate, feeling his minty breath and the warmth of his body, felt sparks ignite on her skin. Butterflies fluttered wildly in her stomach. She had never felt this way with her boyfriend. She closed her eyes and let Bastien take her mouth. Even though it wasn’t her first kiss, his lips felt sweet, soft, and warm. His tongue asked for permission to enter, and Kate didn’t hesitate to grant it. Bastien’s hand rested on her cheek, pulling her closer as he deepened the kiss. Kate’s heart pounded so hard it echoed in her head, just like Bastien’s. They slowly pulled apart, and he rested his fore