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Chapter 1: Forbidden Thoughts I couldn’t stop thinking about him. Mr. Collins — Ria’s dad — had been living rent-free in my head for months. He was tall, broad-shouldered, strong veined hands, and that deep, calm voice that made my knees weak every time he casually said my name… Maya. Just the sound of it from his lips sent a rush of heat straight to my core.

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