FORBIDDEN DESIRES IN THE FAMILY

on us and I made my way to the bridal table. James, my new husband, wa

ide, and I knew that James was going to ask me about it. But I couldn't help myself. Even tho

breath hot on my ear. "What were yo

e was worried about what the guests might think. After a

"We just went outside for some fres

ubject any further. Instead, he turned to our gue

l of his lips against mine, on the way his hands had roamed over my body. I knew th

't stop thinking about Alexander. I could feel his eyes on me,

I had made a commitment to James

fresh air. I knew that I was being reckless, but I couldn't help myself. I needed

his eyes alight with a fierce emotion. Without a word, he p

was lost. We couldn't keep doing this, I knew that, but I couldn't h

e, betraying him in the worst possible way. He slipped his hand under my dress and pulled my underwear away, I feld his finger

e longed for this mome

y face. "I know," I whispered. "

e way. But we have to think about the bigger picture here. Our families,

avy heart, I pulled away from him, wiping the tears from my face. "I have

istraught as I felt. "I'll s

ore walking back into the reception ha

arrowed. "Where have you been, Ava?

my stomach. "I just needed some

st betrayed him in the worst way, I couldn't seem to shake the feeling that