FORBIDDEN DESIRES IN THE FAMILY

at Alexander, taking in every detail of his face, knowing that after today, everything would be different.

r us. The guests had no idea of the secret that our families were hiding, and that made me feel even more uneas

tar. Deep down, I knew that what I was doing was wrong, but I couldn't bring myself to s

es with a mixture of love and sadness. It was as if he knew that this was the

ughts. I couldn't believe that I was standing here, marrying someone I did

that these promises were lies. I knew that I could never give myself full

bound to someone I didn't love. The reception was filled with laughter and joy, but I coul

just married someone I didn't truly love was a weight on my shoulders, and the th

ts. As we swayed to the music, I could feel the tension between us, the fact that we were merely t

our guests were seated. I looked around, taking in the faces of ever

ames leaned in close, his breath hot on my

that this wasn't what I wa

it," I r

ses," he continued, as if to justify our

ng day. But thoughts of Alexander kept creeping into my mind, an

athe, away from the crowd of people who were congratulating us and wishing us a happy future toge

mbrace. I felt a jolt of electricity run down my spine, my heart pounding in my chest. I was so close t

is lips brushing against my neck. "Bu

is hands were warm on my skin, and I felt mys

before I could say anything

had been feeling for so long coming to the surface. The kiss was feverish, almo

away from him. "We can't do t

ouldn't bear the thought of being away from me.

o it, Ava. I had to kiss you, touch you.

t I wished we could be together. But I couldn't. The reality of our situatio

bove a whisper. "But we can't keep doing this, Alexander. W

now. But I can't just let you go, Ava.

me, the kiss was softer, more tender, as if he was trying to convey all of his love and longing into this one g

t leave too much time between us and our guests. With one last glance, Alexa