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's voice trembled as she recounted the events of the evening, the party, Elena's odd group of friends, and the snippets of the hushed conversation she had overheard. Edmund stood across the room, his expression darkening with each detail.The dim light from the desk lamp softened his sharp features, but the intensity in his expression was anything but subdued, his intense gaze fixed on her.


　　"She's too close to you, Angela," Edmund said, his voice low but brimming with conviction. He stopped near her desk, his hand resting on its edge as he turned to face her. "There's more to her than she's letting on."


　　Angela hugged her knees, unsure of how to respond. "You're reading too much into this. You don't even know her," she protested, though her voice faltered under his conviction.


　　"I don't need to know her," he countered. "I can see the patterns, Angela. Her interest in you isn't casual. It's deliberate."


CHAPTER 72 In His Arms, In Her Mind