Forbidden Desires
Plus, he can never forget who he is despite his wealth: he is darkness, dirty, tainted, cursed.
As he grappled with his emotions, Reid found himself wrestling with self-doubt and self-recrimination. He hated himself for allowing these forbidden desires to take root within him. The moral implications of his attraction to Bella were crystal clear, and he knew that he should never entertain such thoughts or feelings.
Reid had always prided himself on his self-control and discipline, both in his personal and professional life. But now, faced with this unexpected and overpowering attraction, he felt his resolve weakening.