Chapter 84 Am I Falling For Ryan?
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My mind was a complete mess, my breath still uneven, chest rising and falling in quick, shallow
movements.
The craziest part? I wanted more. I couldn’t push him awayl didn’t want to. I let myself sink deeper-
Just as I was losing myself in the moment, Ryan suddenly pulled back.
I froze, staring at him in a daze.
He casually adjusted his sleeve, his expression composed, as if nothing happened, “Sorry about that,” he said smoothly. “Vincent was watching. I didn’t scare you, did I?“
Still reeling from the unexpected kiss, I instinctively followed his gaze.
Sure enough, outside the restaurant window, Vincent stood stiffly, his face twisted with rage, his fists clenched tight like he was barely holding himself back.
Seeing his reaction, I should’ve felt triumphant.
Instead, a strange disappointment settled in my chest.
So Ryan was just putting on another show.
I’d gotten carried away–that kiss–it was just an act.
I pressed my lips together, forcing myself to push the thought away. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop replaying that heated kiss in my mind.
It had felt too real. Too intense.
But I couldn’t to get caught up in this.
I took a deep breath, forcing a casual tone as I glanced at the time, “It’s getting late. I should head
home.”
Ryan gave a small nod, “I’ll drive you.”
“No need,” I said quickly, afraid I’d lose whatever shred of self–control I had left. “I’ll grab a cab.”
Ryan studied me for a long moment, something unreadable flickering in his eyes. But he didn’t argue. Instead, he walked me to the restaurant entrance.
I hailed a taxi and was about to open the door when Ryan suddenly leaned in, his hand resting on the doorframe, trapping me in a small space.
He lowered his head, his breath warm against my ear as he murmured in a teasing, husking voice, ‘Gabby–you taste sweet.”
I froze, my heart pounded wildly.
My fingers trembled as my heart skipped several beats.
What did he mean by that? Was he just teasing, or-
I stood frozen, unable to think.
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By the time I snapped out of it, Ryan had already stepped back, a lazy, almost smug smile on his lips, “Get home safe,” He said smoothly.
I nodded stiffly, got into the cab, and sat there in a daze as the car pulled away. Even after I got home, my heart wouldn’t stop racing..
What was Ryan thinking? Why did he always manage to throw me off balance with just a few words?
Back at my apartment, I flopped onto the couch, rubbing my temples, willing myself to calm down, but that flutter in my chest wouldn’t go away.
But every time I closed my eyes, I could still feel the heat of his kiss.
I sighed, running my fingers through my hair in frustration. My mind kept looping back to tonight until terrifying realization hit me like a ton of bricks.
Was I falling for Ryan?
The second the thought surfaced, chills ran down my spine.
No. I couldn’t fall for him.
Ryan was way out of my league. I knew that.
Later that night.
I was deep asleep when suddenly I felt something–A firm hand gripping my waist, then using another hand slowly sliding my nightgown off my shoulders.
I tensed, instinctively wanting to resist, but then I saw Ryan’s handsome, captivating face appeared
before me.
My desire to resist instantly melted away like water.
His lips crashed against mine, urgent and unrestrained, while his hands explored my body with a slow, devastating tenderness.
“Gabby-” he murmured my name, his voice seductively hoarse, sending shivers down my spine.
His hand trailed lower, past my waist, his touch settling my skin on fire.
Suddenly, I jolted awake from the dream.
The room was silent, the faint glow from outside barely lighting the space. My heart was racing, and a thin layer of sweat clung to my skin.
Damn it–why another dream like that?
It felt way too real–too vivid to be just a dream.
Frustrated, I buried my face in my hands, curling up under the blanket, my ears burning.
Why was this happening? Why did I keep dreaming about him?
I bit my lower lip hard, trying to shake off the lingering heat, when a wild, ridiculous thought hit me.
The man from the banquet–could it have been Ryan?
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No way–impossible!
I forced myself to push the thought aside, but memories from that night kept creeping back.
I quickly sat up in bed, trying to shake off the absurd idea. Then I rushed into the bathroom, splashing cold water in my face, desperate to clear my head.
Right now, finding Toby was the priority.
After freshening up and getting dressed, I stepped out of the bedroom–only for my phone to buzz.
It was a message from Ryan.
[Heading to Starlight Bay today, I’ll go with you.]
The Forbidden Uncle
