Sinful Summer- A Tale Of Forbidden Love -ch. 2.... [exclusive] [99% HOT]

"I can't afford complications," Julian said, his voice dropping an octave.

"Because people talk," Julian said, stepping closer to her instead of backing away. The space between them shrank until she could feel the heat radiating from his skin, defying the cool night air. "And because I know what you are to this town. And I know what I am."

The morning sun in Whispering Pines did not bring warmth; it only exposed the sharp edges of a reality Elena was desperately trying to outrun. Sinful Summer- A Tale of Forbidden Love -Ch. 2....

“No,” she whispered.

Over the next few weeks, Lexi and Julian carried on a secret affair, stealing moments together whenever they could. They'd meet in hidden coves, or in the shadows of the resort's lush gardens, their trysts always brief, but intense. "I can't afford complications," Julian said, his voice

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Julian’s breath hitched. The restraint he had practiced for weeks crumbled in an instant. He reached up, his large, calloused hand cupping her cheek with surprising gentleness. His thumb traced her cheekbone, wiping away a stray strand of hair. "And because I know what you are to this town

She wanted to deny it. She wanted to push him away, go back to the big white house, and pick out her dress for the gala. Instead, she reached up, her fingers tangling in the damp curls at the nape of his neck, pulling him down to meet her lips.

Following dinner, the tension became unbearable. Elena retreated to the garden, hoping the cool evening air would settle her racing heart. She stood near the rosebushes, the scent overwhelming and intoxicating. She heard the gravel crunch behind her. It was Julian.

The first thing Elara noticed was the heat.