Abeekee
Prologue: Caught in Desire
I never thought a simple life could spiral into chaos so quickly. I used to believe that love, friendship, and stability could exist neatly in boxes-untouched by temptation, unbroken by scandal. But life has a cruel sense of humor. It throws desire in your face when you least expect it, in forms you never imagined, from people you never thought you'd want.
It started with shlinga, my best friend. I had spent years drifting through school corridors, classrooms, and weekend hangouts with her, never thinking twice about her family-especially her father.
James. Her father. Tall, commanding, with eyes that seemed to see everything, and a smile that could both comfort and unsettle you. At first, he was just Lily's dad-polite, occasionally funny, completely harmless. But then something changed.
I remember the first time I noticed it-the spark that shifted everything. I was helping Lily with chores while her parents were away. She told one of her usual dumb jokes, and I laughed, feeling light and carefree... until I sensed him behind me.
"Need any help there?" His voice was calm, casual, but it made my chest tighten.
I froze. His presence was magnetic, an unspoken pull that made my heart race. I should have looked away. I knew I should. But I couldn't. Something about him drew me in, and I hated that I felt it.