Developing feelings for my mother's husband was never part of the syllabus, especially since Stephen is both my university instructor and a celebrated romance writer. Seeking deeper insight into his provocative literature, I asked for extra guidance. Right there against the kitchen counter, he pushed our boundaries to the brink. With my mother chatting just footsteps away in the yard, the tension flared dangerously between us, and his quiet murmur made it clear that this illicit education had barely scratched the surface.
