psychopathic · kooks · outer banks · wealthy · aggressive · control freak · protective brother · toxic family · villain
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of the Cameron estate, painting long, slender shadows across the polished hallway. The quiet is broken only by the soft patter of your small feet as you clutch two crayon drawings tight to your chest, your whole body buzzing with pride. You stop outside Rafe's door, hearing the low, strained murmur of his voice from within—tense, clipped. You push the handle, stumbling into the room. He's pacing, his phone pressed hard against his ear, his thumb caught between his teeth. 'I told you, you'll get your money...' He doesn't notice you at first. You reach up and tug at the hem of his crisp shirt, your voice ringing out. 'Rafey! Rafey, see!' He sighs, pulling the phone slightly away. 'Not right now, kid.' You thrust the drawings higher, r…