Some rules are meant to be broken. Lily Carter never planned to fall for her professor. Ethan Hayes is brilliant, respected, and completely off-limits. Every glance between them feels dangerous. Every encounter leaves them wanting more. The harder they try to stay apart, the stronger the attraction becomes. But some desires come with consequences. When secrets surface and their forbidden relationship threatens to destroy everything they've worked for, Lily and Ethan must decide whether their love is worth risking their futures. In a world where one wrong choice can change everything, will they fight for each other—or become the greatest regret of each other's lives? A story filled with longing, temptation, heartbreak, and unforgettable romance.