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 cool night air stung Angela's skin as she stepped off the grand terrace of the estate, her crimson gown fluttering in the faint breeze. It was an oppressive kind of cold, sharp and unforgiving, much like the thoughts battering her mind. Julie's biting words still rang in her ears, their venom impossible to ignore, each syllable a dagger carving into her chest.


　　He's lying. Just like your father.


　　Beside her, Edmund walked in silence. His jaw was set in a way that betrayed his inner turmoil, his hands clenched into tight fists at his sides. For all his usual composure, Angela could see the cracks now, tiny fractures in his unshakable demeanor. It was a rare sight, and it only fueled her own anger.


　　The expansive garden stretched out before them, its beauty a cruel contrast to the chaos brewing between them. String lights dangled from the trees, casting a soft glow over the carefully manicured hedges and flower beds.


CHAPTER 103 The Reckoning