Secret Desires: Daddy's Temptation

*Grace*The moment I stepped out of the car, I couldn't help but be in awe of the magnificent Biltmore Estate before me. The sun was setting behind the majestic main house, casting a warm glow over the gardens and fountains. It felt like something out of a fairytale. A perfect place for a wedding. My heart raced with anticipation and a touch of nervousness as I took in the grandeur of my surroundings."Grace! You made it!" Sarah's excited voice pulled me from my reverie. I turned to see my best friend and bride-to-be practically bounding down the steps towards me, her chestnut hair flowing behind her like a waterfall. She smiled radiantly, her hazel eyes sparkling with excitement and joy."Of course I did! I wouldn't miss your big day for the world," I replied, embracing her in a tight hug. We held each other briefly, sharing a moment of happiness and relief that the wedding preparations were finally coming together."Come on, let me show you around," Sarah said, grabbing m

*David*The sweaty silk sheets tangled around my body were enough proof I had tossed and turned the entire night, trying to relax and find a moment of peace at least while I was sleeping, but failing miserably.I stirred from sleep, the hazy cloud of confusion and desire still hanging over me like an unwelcome guest. Images of Grace, her flushed cheeks and her emerald-green eyes filled with lust as she stared at me, replayed in my mind over and over during the night, a constant reminder of our late-night encounter in the kitchen.She had been a pleasant surprise when I arrived at the Estate yesterday. I vaguely remembered her from Sarah's childhood and teenage years, but the woman I saw yesterday was a completely different person. She had become a beautiful, intriguing and sexy woman. Her long auburn hair, her green eyes and that tiny little body of hers… My eyes couldn't help but wander down her curves when she showed up wearing nothing more than just that short nightgown that le

*David*My heart pounded in my chest as I paced back and forth in my room. The image of Grace smiling and blushing at Alex earlier was burned into my mind, fueling a jealousy that consumed me entirely. It gnawed at me relentlessly, making it impossible for me to focus on anything else.As tempting as it had been to storm over, land a punch on the guy's face, and whisk her away from there, I managed to rein in my impulses.The image of another man eliciting that radiant smile from her hit me harder than I anticipated. It was a strange sensation to feel this possessiveness over a woman. I'd never been the kind of guy to get territorial over someone, so I found myself grappling with the puzzle of what it was about Grace that triggered this unexpected side of me.It was downright unnerving, to say the least.I stopped pacing and walked over to the window, gazing out at the moonlit estate. The stunning view outside did little to calm my nerves though. I couldn't shake the feeling that

*Grace*As I attempted to compose myself, I looked at myself in the mirror, my eyes glistening with tipsy excitement. The champagne had left my senses heightened and my cheeks flushed, but the way David's piercing blue eyes watched me before I entered the bathroom had made me weak on the knees.As I stood there, the door behind me creaked open. My heart skipped a beat as I saw David's reflection in the mirror, his eyes darkened not only by the dim light in the bathroom, but also with unmistakable lust as he stared at me."David?" I questioned, turning around to look at him, my voice barely above a whisper even though I was trying really hard not to show how much he was affecting me. "What are you doing here?"He didn't answer, but his intense gaze never left mine, as if he were undressing me with his eyes alone. I felt a shiver run down my spine and my mouth instantly goin dry as I watched him lock the door behind him and slowly walk towards me, his footsteps echoing on the marbl

*Grace*The chatter of well-dressed guests filled the opulent dining room as I entered. The table was impeccably laid, the chandelier lights reflecting off polished silverware and delicate crystal glasses. Sarah had outdone herself with this dinner. I couldn't help but marvel at the exquisite details of the Biltmore Estate. I'd been there for a few days and the place still managed to impress me every time."Grace, you made it!" Sarah greeted me with a radiant smile, looking effortlessly elegant in a soft lavender dress that hugged her athletic figure just right. Her hazel eyes sparkled with excitement.As she hugged me, guilt felt like a punch in my stomach, crawling its way up to my throat. I shouldn't be doing any of this to her. It wasn't fair. Sarah had been nothing but a good friend to me all these years, yet here I was, nourishing feelings for her father and allowing my desire for him to overcome my friendship."Of course I did," I replied, swallowing the lump in my throat an