Nova leaned in, her lips brushing Bentley’s cheek in a gentle kiss. The touch was light, almost fleeting, but the impact was immediate. Bentley’s eyes widened slightly, a look of surprise mingling with a restrained joy. His face softened, a hint of something tender in his gaze.
Nova stepped back, her cheeks flushing with a mixture of embarrassment and daring. “I just felt like doing that. I really understand what it means to be lied to and betrayed. I won't say that I know what it feels like to be cheated on and I hope not to experience that,” she said quietly. She searched his face for any sign of discomfort or offense. “Anyways, I’m sorry if the kiss bothered you. I didn’t mean to overstep.”
Bentley’s lips curved into a subtle smile, the corners of his mouth lifting just enough to conv
