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.

　　The secluded office was cold and dark, illuminated only by a single, flickering bulb overhead barely illuminating the tension that crackled between Julie and Michael. The air was thick with the scent of aged leather and whiskey, a sharp contrast to the chaos of the gala outside.


　　Julie stood near the heavy wooden desk, her emerald gown shimmering faintly in the half-light. Her polished exterior had started to fray, the cracks evident in the tight clench of her jaw and the way her nails dug into her palms.


　　Michael leaned casually against the wall, the picture of smug defiance. His dark suit was immaculate, his tie slightly loosened as if to mock her rising fury. He held a tumbler of scotch in one hand, swirling the amber liquid lazily.


　　"You've got some nerve," Julie hissed, her voice low but laced with venom, her eyes burned with fury. "I've had enough of your games. After everything I've done for you. After everything we've built."


CHAPTER 79 The Ties That Bind