Lust

<p><strong>He's a holy man. She's his greatest temptation.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>When I became a pastor I made a solemn vow to God: I wouldn't touch another woman until I met my destined wife.</p><p><br></p><p>For three years I've had no trouble keeping that promise.</p><p><br></p><p>Until my best friend's youngest daughter became my intern.</p><p><br></p><p>Mariana is everything I shouldn't crave-free-spirited unapologetically atheist and way too young for me. And yet I want her with a fevered obsession even if it means betraying the trust of my best friend.</p><p><br></p><p>Giving in to lust would be a sin of the highest order. Is God testing me?</p><p><br></p><p>I know I need to resist her but every time her eyes twinkle with mischief every time that teasing smile tugs at her full lips I forget my devotion to my church. I forget the promises I made to God. I forget everything but the woman who might be my undoing.</p><p><br></p><p>Father forgive me I'm going to sin.</p>