All Chapters of Taboo Shadows: {Collection Of Forbidden Longings}: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

Lily drove to the long gravel road to the big old family house in Virginia. At 22 years old, she felt worn out and empty inside because the city had been tough and she lost her job at the art gallery, her friends had moved on, and she still hadn't found anyone special. She was still a virgin, and that made her feel even more alone, like she was missing out on something everyone else had already experienced.Her mom had begged her to come home for the summer family reunion. "It'll be good for you," she said. So here Lily was, pulling up to the big white house covered in green vines and old memories.The backyard party was already going strong when she arrived. Strings of lights hung from the trees and the smell of grilled food and sweet drinks filled the warm night air.Family members hugged her tight. Aunts asked too many questions about her life and if she had a boyfriend yet,she smiled and nodded, holding a cold glass of pink wine to calm her nerves,the wine helped loosen the tigh

That evening after dinner, the whole family gathered in the big living room for movie night,the lights were low, and everyone sat on the big couches with blankets and popcorn. Lily sat next to Damon, her heart still racing from their secret hike earlier,her body remembered every lick and touch from the woods,she tried to act normal, but her skin felt hot whenever his arm brushed hers.They picked a funny family movie at first but as it played, aunts and uncles started yawning. "I'm so tired," Lily's mom said, stretching. "These country nights always knock me out early." One by one, the others headed upstairs to their rooms, saying goodnight with sleepy smiles.Lily and Damon stayed behind. "I'm not sleepy yet," Lily said softly, her voice a little shaky."Me neither," Damon replied with that slow smile. "Let's keep watching something."When the last door clicked shut upstairs, the room felt suddenly quiet and private,Damon picked up the remote. "This movie is too boring now." He chan

Sloane stayed curled in Richard’s lap, her pussy still throbbing around his fingers,the room felt hot and heavy. Her heart was racing so fast she could hear it in her ears,Ethan’s cruel words about her pussy smelling kept echoing in her head, making her feel ashamed. The guilt sat there in the back of her mind, whispering that this was Ethan’s father, but the way he held her made her feel safe and desired in a way she hadn’t felt in years. “Richard…” she breathed, voice shaky and needy. He slowly pulled his fingers out, making her whimper at the empty feeling,his eyes were dark, his breathing heavy. “We really shouldn’t,” he said, but his hands stayed on her thighs, thumbs stroking her skin like he couldn’t let go. “This is fucked up,you’re my son’s wife.” She leaned forward and kissed him, soft at first. “I know but I need you,make me feel good. Please.” Richard groaned into her mouth and kissed her back, deeper and hungrier,his hands moved up, pulling her slip off com

Zara stood in the dark alley behind the diner,the ground was wet from the rain, and the air smelled like old garbage.A loan shark named Marco pinned her against the brick wall,he pressed his forearm hard against her throat.“You owe twenty grand, Zara,” Marco said. His breath smelled like stale cigarettes. “Your boyfriend ran away, but you signed the papers,pay up or we break your legs.”Zara tried not to shake,she forced her chin up. “I just need two weeks,I can get the money.”“You don't have two weeks,” a calm voice said from the shadows.Marco froze. His two bodyguards turned around quickly,Rafael walked into the light,he wore an expensive charcoal suit,he looked clean, powerful, and completely out of place in the dirty alley. His dark eyes ignored the thugs and looked straight at Zara.Zara’s heart sank,she hated Rafael,he was her older stepbrother, and he blamed Zara and her mother for destroying his family.“Who are you?” Marco demanded.“The man who just bought her debt,” R

By the time the club finally emptied out at three in the morning, Zara’s feet were throbbing.The heavy bass had stopped, leaving a ringing silence in her ears,the main floor of The Obsidian smelled like spilled liquor, melted ice, and stale perfume.She stood behind the long mahogany bar, putting away the last clean glasses when she heard the heavy sound of boots hitting the floor.She didn't need to look up to know who it was,the air always felt heavier when Rafael entered the room."You’re still here," Rafael said, stopping on the other side of the bar,he had rolled up the sleeves of his black shirt, exposing his forearms."I'm finishing my shift," Zara said, keeping her eyes down,her body was still tight and frustrated from what he had done to her in his office hours ago. The ache hadn't gone away, it had just turned into a dull, angry pulse between her thighs. "I want every dollar counted properly.""Look at me when I speak to you, Zara."Zara snapped her chin up, glaring at him