Chapter 14

• After their passionate kiss, a heavy silence fell between Maya and Leo, the weight of their actions hanging heavily in the air. Leo's heart pounded in his chest as he struggled to find the words to express the whirlwind of emotions swirling within him. He knew that he had crossed a line, that he had betrayed the trust that Maya had placed in him as her guardian and mentor.
• "Maya, I..." Leo began, his voice wavering with uncertainty. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have... I mean, I'm supposed to be your guardian, not... not someone who messes around with you."
• Maya's heart sank at Leo's words, a pang of regret washing over her at the realization of the gravity of their actions. She had allowed herself to be swept away by the heat of the moment, to forget about the boundaries that should have existed between them. And now, they were faced with the consequences of their impulsive decision.