Irresistably wrong

up in this situation, but it happened so fast. How do I fight these passions around him? When

me. I try to repel him. I avoid eye contact, but who can repel those piercing eyes? I make an internal guard against his charms. girding myself wit

and I know it's only a matter of time before I surrender to his charms. His voic

it to face the world, burst into gashes at the lowest effects, like a sad song or a memory, neglect her appearance and particular care, lose interest in activities she formerly loved, have trouble sleeping or exp

st, alone, and uncer

her go through the worst ph

Margaret, who helped her through this t

h businessman who brought

e loves him too. I watched her come back to lif

t before I could finish processing that information, she hit me with the second news w

my mother's journey. She had found love again, but at what cost

cking, meeting new people, and getting used to the large, unfamiliar house filled her days. Each day

nversations that seemed more intrusive than kind gestures. Even though she tried to avoid him, t

old box of books, Jason knocked on her door a

e?" he asked, surveyin

his sudden arrival. "I think

s like you might need some assistance. Plus

keep the conversation light. "So, how's school going for you?"

t's okay. I'm looking forward to the new semest

"Everything feels so dif

ing is tough. I remember when I first m

Kayla felt a sense of awkwardness, not just because of their conversation, but because of the undeniable tens

, it's not all bad. There are some cool places ar

then nodded. "Tha

how her around seemed like a way to ease into her new life, but she was wary of how close

inviting atmosphere, a park with a large fountain, and a few local shops. Jason seemed to know ever

s of their house. He was friendly and genuinely trying to make her feel welcome. Yet, the more time they spent toge

me. They stood on the porch, and he turned to her,

?" His voice was low, sof

helped."Jason had a bit of something else in his eyes that accompanied his sm

nation of gratefulness and unease. "I'

Her emotions towards Jason were perplexing. His attention was simultaneously flattering and unsettl

r, and the escalating tension between them all merged into a whirlwind of emotions. She knew she needed to concentrate on settl

elings for her stepbrother. She knew she had to find a way to navigate these emotions while also carving out her place in Heyfalls.