He's the ruthless Head of the clan, a man who lives by a code few understand. She's an outsider, caught in his world of intrigue. Their paths cross in a whirlwind of desire, a love that flames with intensity. But their hearts are bound by a curse they can't escape, a forbidden love that could destroy them both. Secrets simmer beneath the surface

The office air crackled/simmered/buzzed with tension. Sarah and Michael had begun a relationship that was both exhilarating and deeply dangerous/risky/forbidden. They met in confidential/private/secret moments, stealing glances across the cubicles, their hearts fluttering/pounding/racing every time they caught/shared/met each other's gaze. Their af