Chapter 3 Forbidden Attraction

Ava couldn't believe what she was doing. She was sneaking around with her student's fiancé, hiding their meetings from prying eyes. It was wrong, she knew it. But she couldn't help herself.

As they walked through the park, Julian told Ava about his childhood, about the pressures of being a Blackwood. Ava listened, entranced, feeling like she was seeing a side of Julian that few people got to experience.

"I feel like I'm living in a gilded cage," Julian said, his eyes locked on Ava's. "I'm trapped in a life I didn't choose."

Ava's heart went out to him. She knew what it was like to feel trapped, to feel like you were living a life that wasn't yours.

As they reached the park's edge, Julian turned to Ava. "I have to go," he said, his voice low and husky. "But I'll see you tomorrow."

Ava nodded, feeling a pang of disappointment. She didn't want the night to end.

As Julian leaned in to kiss her cheek, Ava felt a spark of electricity. She turned her head, her lips meeting Julian's in a soft, sweet kiss.

It was a mistake, Ava knew it. But she couldn't help herself. She was falling for Julian, hard.

As they pulled away from each other, gasping for air, Ava knew she had to make a choice. She could walk away, pretend like nothing had happened. Or she could take a chance, risk everything for a love that could destroy them both.

Julian's eyes locked on hers, searching for answers. Ava knew he was waiting for her to make the first move.

"I shouldn't have done that," Ava said finally, her voice barely above a whisper.

Julian's face fell, but he nodded. "I know. I'm engaged. It's wrong."

Ava felt a pang of guilt. She had forgotten about Julian's fiancée, about the life he was supposed to lead.

But as she looked into Julian's eyes, she knew she couldn't walk away. Not yet.

"Meet me tomorrow," Ava said, her voice firm. "At the studio. We'll...we'll discuss the lessons."

Julian nodded, a small smile playing on his lips. "I'll be there."

As they parted ways, Ava knew she was playing with fire. But she couldn't help herself. She was drawn to Julian like a moth to flame.

And she knew she would get burned.

The next day, Ava arrived at the studio, her heart racing with anticipation. She knew Julian would be there, and she couldn't wait to see him.

As she opened the door, she saw Julian standing by the window, his eyes fixed on her.

"Good morning," Ava said, trying to sound casual.

Julian smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Good morning."

Ava felt a flutter in her chest as Julian walked towards her. She knew she was in trouble. Deep trouble.

But she couldn't help herself. She was falling for Julian, hard.

As Julian approached her, Ava could feel the tension between them. It was like the air was charged with electricity, waiting to spark.

"So, shall we begin?" Ava asked, trying to sound professional.

Julian nodded, his eyes never leaving hers. "I'm ready when you are."

Ava took a deep breath and began the lesson. But as they danced, Ava couldn't help but feel like she was melting into Julian's arms. It was like their bodies were made to fit together.

As the lesson progressed, Ava found herself getting more and more lost in Julian's eyes. She knew she was crossing a line, but she couldn't help herself.

Just as they were finishing up, Julian's phone rang. He hesitated for a moment before answering.

"Ashley, what's wrong?" Julian asked, his voice tight with tension.

Ava's heart sank as she realized who was on the phone. Julian's fiancée.

"I have to go," Julian said, hanging up the phone. "Ashley needs me."

Ava nodded, trying to hide her disappointment. "Of course. We can reschedule for tomorrow."

Julian nodded, his eyes locked on hers. "I'll see you tomorrow."

As Julian left, Ava couldn't help but feel like she was stuck in a web of deceit. She was falling for a man who was engaged to be married.

What was she going to do?

As Ava watched Julian leave, she felt a pang of guilt. She was developing feelings for a man who was already taken.

She tried to shake off the feeling, telling herself that she was just being professional. But deep down, she knew that wasn't true.

Ava decided to distract herself by focusing on her work. She spent the rest of the day choreographing a new routine and making phone calls to potential clients.

But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't shake off the feeling that she was getting in over her head.

As the day drew to a close, Ava packed up her things and headed home. She was looking forward to a quiet night in, maybe watching a movie or reading a book.

But as she walked into her apartment, she was surprised to see Julian standing in her living room.

"I hope you don't mind," Julian said, holding up a bottle of wine. "I brought dinner."

Ava's heart skipped a beat as she looked at Julian. What was he doing here?

"I thought we were meeting tomorrow," Ava said, trying to sound calm.

Julian smiled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I couldn't wait that long."

Ava felt a flutter in her chest as Julian walked towards her. She knew she was in trouble.