**Chapter 7: Crossed Lines**

The thrill of their secret encounter still lingered in the air as Maya tried to regain her composure, her eyes scanning the room to ensure that no one had witnessed their illicit rendezvous. Eric, still kneeling beside her, gave her a sly smile as he slowly zipped up her skirt, his fingers brushing against her skin. The touch sent shivers down her spine, and Maya knew that she was in trouble. As the class drew to a close, Maya tried to gather her thoughts, her mind reeling with the implications of what had just transpired. She had crossed a line, one that she could never uncross. The thought should have filled her with dread, but instead, it only seemed to fuel her desire. The students began to file out of the classroom, chatting and laughing with one another. Maya watched them go, her eyes searching for any sign of recognition, any hint that they had suspected what was going on beneath her desk. But they seemed oblivious, completely unaware of the forbidden encounter that had just taken place. Eric, however, was a different story. As he stood up, his eyes locked on hers, and Maya could see the excitement still burning within him. He mouthed a single word - "Tonight" - and Maya felt a shiver run down her spine. The rest of the day passed in a blur as Maya tried to focus on her lessons, but her mind kept wandering back to Eric. She couldn't help but wonder what he had planned for tonight, and whether she was ready to take their secret relationship to the next level. As the final bell rang, signaling the end of the school day, Maya gathered her things and made her way to her office. She had a sense of unease, a feeling that she was being watched. She glanced over her shoulder, but there was no one there. The office was quiet, the only sound the hum of the computer on her desk. Maya sat down, trying to collect her thoughts. She had so much to consider - her career, her reputation, her relationship with Eric. But as she sat there, she couldn't shake off the feeling that she was being pulled towards something, something that she couldn't resist. Just as she was starting to get lost in her thoughts, there was a knock at the door. Maya's heart skipped a beat as she heard Eric's voice, his tone low and husky. "Ms. Hart?" he called out, his voice sending shivers down her spine. Maya hesitated for a moment, unsure of what to do. But then, she made a decision. She opened the door, and Eric slipped inside, his eyes locked on hers. "Tonight," he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper. "I want to see you tonight." Maya nodded, her heart racing with anticipation. She knew that she was taking a risk, but she couldn't help herself. She was hooked, and she was willing to do whatever it took to keep the high alive.