Chapter 18 ___ Arora's POV ___ As Owen's lips met mine in a passionate kiss, my heart raced with conflicting emotions. His declaration of love and desire for me stirred something deep within me, and a feeling I had tried to bury slowly started surfacing. At that moment, all I could think about was how much I wanted to be with him, to feel his touch, and lose myself in his embrace. The memories of how well he made every nerve in my body awaken with pleasure flooded my mind. His hands were on my bum, pulling me closer, I could feel his arousal. I was about to wrap my legs around his waist. But reality quickly set in, reminding me of the consequences of crossing that line with a student. As I broke our kiss, I tried to gather my thoughts and find the strength to resist the temptation that

