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 stayed in the washroom a moment longer, her fingers trembling as she adjusted her dress and smoothed her hair. The sound of the gala beyond the door felt distant, almost unreal, a stark contrast to the heat and urgency that had consumed her moments ago. Her reflection in the mirror offered little comfort, flushed cheeks, swollen lips, and eyes alight with emotions she couldn't untangle.


　　Her lips still tingled from Edmund's kisses, her body betraying her resolve with lingering traces of warmth. But her heart? Her heart was a storm, crashing against the walls of her chest with each conflicting emotion that coursed through her.


　　Angela inhaled deeply, trying to steady herself before stepping back into the glittering chaos of the ballroom. Edmund had told her to stay put, but staying isolated only fed the anxiety gnawing at her. Whatever "problem" Mark had mentioned, it was clearly important and Angela couldn't shake the feeling that it involved her.


CHAPTER 77 A Dance of Secrets