As we lay tangled in each other's arms, the reality of what had just happened slowly sank in. I had just crossed a line that could jeopardize my career, my reputation, and everything I had worked so hard to achieve.
"What have we done?" I whispered, my voice trembling with a mix of fear and exhilaration.
Michael pulled me closer, his fingers tracing the contours of my face. "I don't know," he murmured, his own voice laced with uncertainty. "But I don't regret it."
I wanted to believe him, to let myself be swept away by the intensity of our connection. But the rational part of my mind knew that this could never work. He was my boss, and I was his employee. The consequences of our actions could be devastating.
"We can't do this," I said, reluctantly pulling away from his embrace. "It's too risky. We could both lose everything."
Michael's eyes darkened with a mix of disappointment and understanding. "I know," he said, his voice barely above a whisper. "But I can't stop thinking about you. You've become so much more to me than just an employee."
I felt my heart swell with a bittersweet emotion. I knew that what we had shared was something special, something that defied the boundaries of our professional relationship. But the reality of our situation was inescapable.