Tara

"I hope you're not a minor, baby girl? I don't wish to make two sins together." 
"His presence is intoxicating, a dangerous invitation, but I can't help craving more."
When 18-year-old Angela Iris moves to New Jersey with her mother and new stepfather, she's expecting a fresh start. But her new life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Edmund Brown, her wealthy and powerful stepfather, a man of commanding presence, stirs a dangerous fascination in her that she can't ignore. Angela found herself drawn into a world more dangerous and forbidden than she could have ever imagined, the magnetic pull between them is undeniable..
Edmund, 30 years old, a powerful CEO with a mysterious past and commanding presence, is used to having control—in his business, his life, and his relationships. He knows it's forbidden to crave Angela, yet can't resist his sexy new stepdaughter. The more he tries to fight his feelings, the harder they become to ignore. He tries hard to resist the sinful desires that Angela brings out in him. What begins as an innocent flirtation soon spirals into a passionate, secret affair that defies all boundaries.
In this dangerous game of seduction, the stakes grow higher with every touch, every whispered command. Angela is drawn to Edmund's dominant personality and the thrill of their forbidden romance. As Angela explores her darkest desires, she must decide how far she's willing to go to keep the man she can't have, and whether she's willing to sacrifice everything for him. But as they grow closer, the risk of their secret being exposed grows too. As their bond strengthens, they both have to handle the risk of secrecy and obsession, all while maintaining the facade of a perfect family. 
Will the passion that burns deep within them ruin everything they've come to cherish or will it finally be possible for them to accept the forbidden?
Their love is full of passion, lust and heart pounding moments. But how long can they keep it hidden? And what will happen when their dirty little secret will be exposed?

FORBIDDEN DESIRE.

　　Angela could barely look at herself in the mirror. Her reflection stared back, pale and tired with dark circles under her eyes. She hadn't slept much after Edmund left her room, her mind had been consumed with thoughts of the night before, of Mark's sudden appearance, of the growing danger in everything she was doing.


　　Her phone buzzed, pulling her out of her thoughts. A message. She reached for it, her heart skipping a beat as she saw Edmund's name on the screen.


　　"We need to talk. Tonight. Usual place."


　　Angela bit her lip. The 'usual place' was the empty guesthouse behind their estate, a perfect hideaway from prying eyes. She had thought about telling him to stop, to end whatever this was before it got any worse, but every time she tried, the words never came. She was already too deep. Too far gone.


　　Her mind was still swirling with conflicting emotions when she heard her mother's voice calling from downstairs.


　　"Angela! Are you ready? We're supposed to leave soon."


CHAPTER 9 Echoes of Guilt