FORBIDDEN DESIRES IN THE FAMILY

pull towards my soon-to-be stepfather, Alexander. From the moment I met him, I was struck by his gentle demeanor and piercing blue eyes. I would often lose track of

knew that it was wrong and that nothing could ever happen between us. B

ng to be my stepfather, I felt a wave of emotions that I couldn't quite explain. Excitement, guilt, fear, and longing all battled for supremacy in my mind.

ouch and I dream of his

rd a soft knock at my door. "Ava, sweetheart, ar

minute," I replied, trying t

lizabeth's voice trailed off a

orn only once before. It hugged my curves in all the right ways, and I felt confide

– my future stepbrothe

trying to stea

ways been friendly to me, and I appreciated that. But there w

e asked, concern

le nervous," I replied

l like we should talk about what

rsation was coming, but I didn't know h

ther, but I don't think it's right that they're forcing us to g

with each other, and this arranged marriage was just a way to hide

ether, Ava. We have to figure out a way to make it righ

I also knew that making things right would be impossible. The

ce we exchanged vows, there would be no turning back. A part of me wanted to run away and ne

They both looked happy and excited, completely oblivious to the chaos that

e up and down. For the first time, I can see that he feels the sam

t. "Thank you, Alexander," I replie

be joining our family today," my moth

y mother back. The guilt of what I was a

p breath, trying to calm my racing heart. I knew that this was it. There was no tu