Divorced CEO's Forgotten Wife Strikes Back (Riley and Bryce) novel Chapter 153

**TITLE: Dreams Refuse Gravity by Leo Arden Knox**

**Chapter 153: Good Guy Sebastian**

She blinked, her mind racing.

The reality of their relationship settled in like a warm blanket, wrapping around her thoughts. They were already together, and if she was being honest with herself, she was undeniably drawn to him. A kiss—was that really too much to ask for?

Yet, doubt crept in like an unwelcome guest.

“If you don’t want to, you can stop me anytime. I won’t push,” he said, his tone almost pleading.

There was a vulnerability in his voice, a tremor that caught her off guard.

As his lips moved closer, inching from her chin toward hers, she found herself rooted in place, unable to pull away.

She felt the warmth of his hand resting on her waist, but it trembled slightly.

Is he… nervous?

The head of the Torres family, a man who wielded power over half of Washington, was actually feeling nervous about kissing her? It was an astonishing thought that made her heart flutter.

When his lips finally brushed against hers, it was a featherlight kiss—cautious and tender, as if he feared shattering something precious between them.

And that was all it was—a mere touch, nothing more.

As if anything deeper would somehow tarnish the moment they were sharing.

But just as Sebastian began to withdraw, Riley felt a surge of boldness. She reached up, grasping his collar, and pulled him back down to her. This time, it was her lips that sought his, filled with a newfound determination.

“Open your mouth,” she instructed, her voice steady.

Sebastian froze, momentarily taken aback, but then he obediently parted his lips, surrendering to the moment.

And then, she kissed him—her way, full of unspoken feelings and hidden desires.

When it was over, she noticed the tips of Sebastian’s ears had turned a bright shade of red. He stared at her, utterly stunned, as if the world had paused around them.

“Why?” he asked, bewilderment etched across his features.

“Because you’re my boyfriend. I wanted to kiss you. Okay?” she replied, her heart racing.

His eyes sparkled with surprise and delight, and he tasted sweetness lingering on his lips. A smile broke across his face, transforming his expression into something truly beautiful.

“Okay,” he murmured, still in a daze.

“Then can I go to bed now?” she teased, a playful smile dancing on her lips.

Only then did Sebastian reluctantly release her, his fingers lingering on her waist as if he were afraid she might vanish if he let go completely.

After she left the room, he ran a finger lightly across his lips, still feeling the warmth of her kiss.

“Riley,” he whispered, closing his eyes as he savored the memory of that moment.

“What am I going to do… You give me a little, and I just want more.”

*****

Back in her room, Riley had just finished washing up when her phone buzzed, breaking the silence of the night.

It was Lara.

“Is Sebastian with you right now?” Lara’s voice came through, urgent and curious.

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